March/April 2022 Newsletter

March/April 2022

Oregon Trails

& Portland Rose Festival June 9th-14th, 2022 Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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Oregon Trails & Portland Rose Festival June 9 th -14 th , 2022

$2645 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $725 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix Day 1 - ARRIVE PORTLAND Arrive in Portland, Oregon, “City of Roses”. Today meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a leisurely five-night stay. Portland features a collection of gardens, world class museums, historic districts along with acres of parks typical of the Pacific Northwest. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner to get acquainted with your fellow passengers. (D) Day 2 - MT. ST. HELENS - PORTLAND SIGHTSEEING This morning visit Mt. St. Helens Volcanic National Monument. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. Shaken by an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the north face of this tall symmetrical mountain collapsed in a massive rock debris avalanche. Also visit the Johnston Ridge Observatory located within the blast site of the eruption offering spectacular views of the mountain.

The observatory features a film about the eruption, exhibits and an unobstructed viewing plaza. This afternoon enjoy a Portland City Tour featuring Washington Park with its famous International Rose Test Garden and a visit to the Pittock Mansion, nestled high on a hill above the city skyline the historic mansion is a symbol of Portland from small lumber town to bustling city. (B,D) Day 3 - PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL Today experience the Portland Rose Festival, the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the single-largest spectator event in Oregon. The afternoon is at your leisure: wander along the waterfront or through a park, visit a downtown museum or enjoy a book in a Portland coffee house. (B) Day 4 - ASTORIA - OREGON COAST This morning travel to Astoria, the northernmost city in Oregon situated where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The city features the famous 4.1 mile Astoria Bridge and many historic homes. Visit Fort Clatsop National Memorial, commemorating the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition. Then travel along Oregon’s scenic Pacific Coast through Rockaway & Cannon State Beaches. Later visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory for a tasty tour. Then return to your hotel in Portland. (B) Day 5 - MULTNOMAH FALLS - COLUMBIA GORGE CRUISE - WINERY VISIT This morning travel east and stop at Multnomah Falls, the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. Then experience the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition on a cruise aboard the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, an authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler, providing breathtaking vistas. Also see the Bonneville Dam, part of a dam system which produces power and creates a 465-mile navigable waterway. Later enjoy a Winery Visit & Tasting to sample a few of the varieties produced in this region. Return to Portland this afternoon. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant with your traveling companions. (B,D)

Day 6 - PORTLAND - HOME Today transfer to the airport for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Oregon Trails Tour. (B)

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Smooth Water Rafting on the Colorado River & Upper Antelope Canyon April 19th-21st, 2022 Tuesday-Thursday April 25th-27th, 2022 Monday-Wednesday $799 (Per Person, Based upon Double Occupancy) $160 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a couple of pit stops, on our way to Flagstaff, where’ we’ll enjoy lunch on self.

The streets of downtown Flagstaff, lined with wonderful restaurants and interesting shops and galleries, offer a fun opportunity to stretch our legs before it’s back in the Transits headed for Page. We’ll check into the Page La Quinta Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights, and take time for a refresh before heading out for a casual dinner, on self, at The Dam Bar, where beautiful outdoor patio dining is available and the menu offers something for everyone.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Later we’ll head out to the Colorado River Discovery Center where we’ll set sail on our 15 mile Glen Canyon Float Trip, along one of the most dramatic stretches of river found in the American West. This easy half-day journey in motorized pontoon rafts offers a relaxed yet thrilling experience that is appropriate for all ages. We’ll explore Petroglyph Beach, an important archaeological site, and marvel at the soaring cliffs of Horseshoe Bend—all while learning the stories of the Puebloan people who once lived there. Lunch is included on this remarkable tour, along with plenty of bottled water. Afterward we’ll enjoy an incredibly scenic motorcoach ride back to Page, passing the Vermillion Cliffs, Marble Canyon, beautiful springtime orchards, breathtaking geological wonders and historic landmarks. Later we’ll refresh at our hotel before heading out for a celebratory three-course dinner with entrée choices of either Fresh Salmon or Marinated New York Strip Loin Steak, topped off with a glass of red or white wine, and it’s all included.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re off to explore the otherworldly beauty of Upper Antelope Canyon. Located on Navajo land, Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon, shaped by rainwater erosion of Navajo sandstone, accessible only through a guided tour. Do not forget your camera! This beautiful natural attraction features a rainbow of colors and our guides are well-versed on how to best photograph the beams and dance of light on sand and stone that Antelope Canyon is known for around the world. Antelope Canyon is a spiritual wonderland, a majestic blend of color, light and shape. Early afternoon it’s back in the Transits headed home, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post, where the huge and affordable menu offers something for everyone. After lunch we’ll hightail it for the Valley with lots of great sightseeing along the way. This is a BUCKET LIST tour, that fills quickly! Do not wait to make your reservations.

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Cape Cod & the Islands August 13th-19th, 2022 $3145 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $750 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Day 1: FLY TO BOSTON Today fly to the historic city of Boston. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your Boston area hotel for a one-night stay. Enjoy a Welcome Drink this evening. Overnight: Boston area, MA Day 2: BOSTON CITY TOUR—PLYMOUTH—CAPE COD This morning enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Commons, the Old North Church from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride, the Old South Meeting House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Visit the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in downtown Boston near the waterfront and originally gifted to the city in 1742. Later depart Boston and travel to Plymouth. Visit Plimoth Plantation, an accurate recreation of the Pilgrim’s 1627 village, where costumed interpreters portray colony residents in this living history museum. Then celebrate the journey that brought the pilgrims to the New World as you visit the Mayflower II, this 1620 ship reproduction was recently renovated for the 400th Anniversary of the voyage. Also see famous Plymouth Rock, the place where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore after a 66 day trans-Atlantic voyage. Later arrive at your hotel on Cape Cod for a 5-night stay. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening with your fellow travelers. Meals: (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA Day 3: MARTHA’S VINEYARD This morning enjoy a scenic ferry ride to famous Martha’s Vineyard, a Massachusetts island in the Atlantic. A longtime New England summer colony, the island’s resident population includes writers, artists, entertainers and fishermen. Your Martha’s Vineyard Tour will include the colorful Victorian cottages of Oak Bluff, Edgartown with its stately houses built by whaling captains, as well as pristine beaches, historic harbors and lighthouses. Later return via ferry, then back to your hotel. Meals: (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA Day 4: CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE—P’TOWN—CRANBERRIES This morning travel along the Cape Cod National Seashore, dedicated in 1961 by President JFK. This great Outer Beach is protected within the national Seashore—forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species, lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs. Arrive in Provincetown, located on the tip of Cape Cod, which boasts a lively arts community, beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants and charming shops and galleries. Enjoy some leisure time—relax, dine, shop. Later visit a traditional Cranberry Bog and learn about the harvesting of Cape Cod’s famous fruit. Late afternoon return to your Cape Cod hotel. Dinner is included this evening at a popular local restaurant. Meals: (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA Day 5: NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Today visit Newport, Rhode Island, one of New England’s most delightful coastal cities and a longtime favorite vacation destination of affluent socialites and yachting enthusiasts. Enjoy a Newport City Tour and drive by the Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the splendid estates along Bellevue Avenue. We’ll marvel at the extravagant life-style of a bygone era with a guided tour of The Breakers Mansion, the Vanderbilt’s lavishly decorated turn of the century home. Then follow “Ten-Mile-Drive”along the magnificent rocky coast which boasts exquisite estates from the early 1900’s. Meals: (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA Day 6: NANTUCKET ISLAND This morning board a ferry and cruise to scenic and historic Nantucket Island, featuring a cobblestoned Main Street, unspoiled beaches, the historic homes of sea captains, fabulous restaurants, shops and galleries. Enjoy a visit to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, including its rooftop observation deck overlooking the harbor, as well as whaling exhibits that are rich reminders that the island was, some three hundred years ago, the whaling capital of the world. Enjoy the day at your own pace—shop or explore the yacht-filled harbor and waterfront. This afternoon board a ferry and return to your Cape Cod hotel.

Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is a traditional New England Lobster Dinner. Meals: (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA Day 7: CAPE—BOSTON FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to the Boston airport filled with wonderful memories of your Cape Cod & the Islands Tour. Meals: (B)

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Philadelphia, Amish Country & the Brandywine Valley

September 25th-30th, 2022 $2725 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $650 (Single Supplement) Day 1 - ARRIVE PHILADELPHIA Arrive in Philadelphia, PA which in Greek translates to ‘the city of brotherly love’. Meet your Tour Director and transfer to your Philadelphia hotel for a 5-night stay. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Day 2 - PHILADELPHIA SIGHTSEEING Today enjoy a Philadelphia City Tour to see the Most Historic Square Mile in America featuring Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center. Visit Independence Hall, the site where the United States Constitution was debated and adopted & the setting for the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. Later visit the National Constitution Center, the only museum dedicated to the United States Constitution. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant in Philadelphia. (B,D) Day 3 - THE POCONOS - JIM THORPE - VALLEY FORGE This morning travel north through scenic Pennsylvania farmlands and into the Lehigh River Valley before heading into the forested Pocono Mountains referred to as The Poconos. Visit the historic Victorian town named Jim Thorpe after the Native American star athlete of the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. The town is referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the Americas’ for its picturesque mountain scenery and architecture. Enjoy time at leisure for lunch and shopping in the beautifully restored 19th century downtown. Later travel to Valley Forge & tour Valley Forge National Historical Park which preserves our nation’s history and tells the story of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78. On December 19, 1777, George Washington led a weary Continental Army into Valley Forge. For the next six months, the divided groups of militiamen came together to form a true army, one capable of taking the fight to their British foes. See the soldier huts built by the militiamen and the original house that was once General Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge (referred to as the Pentagon of the Revolution). (B) Day 4 - BRANDYWINE VALLEY - NEMOURS MANSION - LONGWOOD GARDENS Today enjoy a visit to two fantastic DuPont mansions, both elegant estates in their own way. Drive south into Delaware to tour the opulent Nemours Mansion & Gardens, the former estate of Alfred DuPont. Using his vast fortune from inventing smokeless gunpowder, Alfred built this classical French Chateau in 1910 and filled the 105 rooms with antiques, art and tapestries from the 1700s. Later tour beautiful Longwood Gardens, the former estate of Pierre DuPont who purchased the property to save the arboretum from being sold for lumber in 1906 and made it his private estate into the 1930s. He spared no expense in adding extensively to the property. Today the complex is one of the premier botanical gardens in the US and consists of 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows in the Brandywine Valley. (B)

Day 5 - HERSHEY - AMISH COUNTRY - AMISH DINNER This morning travel west through the beautiful countryside & arrive in Hershey, the town chocolate built. Enjoy a tour Hershey’s Chocolate World. Learn about and smell the delicious transformation from tropical rainforest cocoa bean to Hershey’s famous chocolate. Some chocolate samples will help you decide which Hershey’s goods to bring home in addition to your classic favorites.

This afternoon step back in time as you travel into the tranquil heart of Pennsylvania Amish Country where the horse & buggy remains the primary form of transportation and windmills dot the landscape. The Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America’s oldest Amish settlement, and where thousands still live a centuries-old ‘Plain’ lifestyle. Visit an Amish Farm & House to learn about their faith, culture, distinctive dress and way of life that forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. Enjoy a traditional Amish Family Style Farewell Dinner where the great food just keeps coming. Maybe bring home popular Amish goods such as Shoofly Pie or a handmade quilt.

Return to Philadelphia after dinner. (B,D) Day 6 - PHILADELPHIA - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of your travel experience. (B) Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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“The Backyard Series” March Tours

“Club Style Series”

Mystery Tour!

The 39th Annual

St. Patrick’s Day Faire

March 12th, Saturday…………………...$65

“For the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March.”

Augustine Daly We’ll be “wearing the green” and celMarch 2 , Wednesday………………..$75 Thomas ebrating the day at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown PhoeDress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! nix, conveniently located next to the Irish Cultural Center. We’ll Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m. enjoy Irish music, Irish step-dancing and bagpipers. Lunch is on self, with bars throughout the faire, serving delicious corned “Club Style Series” beef and cabbage, as well as diverse food options from Arizona local vendors. Pop into the Cultural Center to research your Irish ancestry, explore Irish arts & crafts—just don’t miss out on the fun!

March 5th, Saturday—9 a.m...………...FREE Depart: NW 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. Mesa 10 a.m. R: 5 p.m. nd

Northwest Meeting

Join us for our monthly meeting at the Sun City West office: 13515 W. Camino del Sol—in the Sundome Plaza. Hot coffee, yummy doughnuts, information about upcoming tours!

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Castle Dome Ghost Town March 6th, Sunday..………...………....$109 Castle Dome is located on the west side of the state of Arizona, between Quartzsite to the north, and Yuma to the south. Home to Arizona’s longest working mine, Castle Dome operated from 1862-1979, and at its peak had over 3,000 residents. Spanish conquistadors were the first to discover silver in this area in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the mid-1800’s that Americans began to mine rich silver deposits in Castle Dome, and more than nine million pounds of lead ore were extracted during both world wars, to meet the demand for bullets. The mines closed for good in 1979, but the story of Castle Dome was not over. Allen and Stephanie Armstrong bought the entire ghost town in 1993 and Allen, a former stone mason, who had once built log cabins from found materials, had exactly what it takes to recreate this sprawling museum. We’ll tour 50 buildings, including a hotel, doctor’s office, church with functional bell tower, blacksmith shop, assay office, sheriff’s office, jail, and several saloons. Most of the artifacts on display were pulled from mine shafts. Allen has been exploring the more than 300 mine shafts, by repelling, sometimes more than 250 feet, into the darkness to enter mining shafts loaded with artifacts—beautifully preserved by the right blend of temperature and humidity. We’ll stop in Quartzsite for lunch on self, before heading south on Highway 95 to Castle Dome. Join us on this remarkable tour to a town that once stood larger than Yuma, offering a true glimpse into life in the Wild West!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Rancho De La Osa

Arizona’s Most Historic Place!

March 8th-9th, Tuesday-Wednesday This trip is full. Use the WAITLIST.

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“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Ajo, Arizona

March 15th, Tuesday…….…………..….$99 The Organ Pipe Cactus is common in Mexico, but very rare in the United States. They cannot tolerate cold weather and will be found on the south-facing hills in Organ Pipe National Monument. The monument was created to preserve a representative area of the beautiful and unspoiled Sonoran Desert. We’ll travel the 21-mile—mostly gravel—Ajo Mountain Drive. It is incredibly scenic and thought to be one of the most remarkable driving tours in Arizona. We’ll also explore historic Ajo before entering the National Monument. Ajo is famous for its beautiful Spanish Colonial Plaza, built in 1917—the beating heart of this historic mining town, and a town square that is home to several restaurants where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Don’t miss this Kindred Tours annual springtime trek!

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

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Ajo, Arizona

March 17th, Thursday…….…………….$99 March 18th, Friday………………………$99 See March 15th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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“The Backyard Series”

The Color Purple at Phoenix Theatre

on the Little Colorado River are not a popular tourist destination, but well worth the journey. We’ll enjoy lunch on self in Flagstaff before arriving at the Falls. Historic downtown Flagstaff is home to many restaurants, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Don’t wait to call in your reservations—these tours fill fast!

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

March 19th, Saturday…………………...$99 “Southwest Adventure Series” WEST With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. A Tony Award winning musical, based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, it tells the uplifting story of Celie, a woman who struggles through adversity to find strength, love and the power of her own voice. This beloved story of sisterhood and perseverance is sure to move you. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at The Miracle Mile Delicatessen—a true Phoenix landmark—family owned and operated since 1949. Famous for their towering deli sandwiches, The Miracle Mile also serves three scratch soups made fresh daily, along with delicious mac & cheese, a roasted turkey plate, baked cod, and so much more!

Depart: NW 12 p.m. Mesa 12 p.m. Phx 12:30 p.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series”

Wildflower Scenic Drive & Lunch

Grand Falls on the Little Colorado River

March 23rd, Wednesday……………….$99 March 25th, Friday……………………....$99 March 28th, Monday……………………$99 See March 21st for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Madera Canyon & The Longhorn Grill

March 30th, Wednesday……………….$99

The long-shuttered Longhorn Grill in Amado, one of southern Arizona’s most iconic landmarks, was reopened in 2019. Visitors March 20th, Sunday.…………………....$65 to the Longhorn still step through the main entrance famously The Sonoran desert has a wider variety of plants than any other sculpted to look like a gigantic cow’s skull leaning against a desert on planet earth. A stellar wildflower season depends on boulder. Step inside to discover an all-new interior. Back outa mysterious mix of just the right amount of rainfall, beginning in side, we’ll enjoy expanded patio dining, and a fabulous menu autumn and running through the winter months. A spectacular that runs from chargrilled burgers to slow smoked brisket sandwildflower season in the American Southwest is something that wiches, big fresh salads topped with pollo asado chicken or you will never forget—a brilliant carpeting of the desert floor and grilled salmon, and imaginative rice bowls. Lunch is on self.

Later we’ll head to beautiful Madera Canyon, located on the mountainsides. Desert wildflowers are a quick show, and must be enjoyed within a short window of time. And with wildflowers northwestern face of the Santa Rita Mountains in the Coronado there are no guarantees—some seasons offering more dramatic National Forest. Madera Canyon and Madera Creek traverse four life zones, and many habitats between the desert floor and displays than others. But even during the “worst” years, you’ll the mountaintops, making it one of Arizona’s most famous “Sky always find some wildflowers when you know where to look.

This tour is very popular and we don’t announce our destination, Islands.” With fifteen species of hummingbirds, and over 256 species of birds documented, it is a "required" site for all serious because wildflowers can be very elusive and we’ll be tracking their arrival. A Brown Bag Lunch is included—chockfull of good- birders. You will not spend time in Madera Canyon without seeing plenty of wildlife. White-tailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild ies. Don’t miss out on this fun and affordable springtime trek. turkeys, and squirrels are regularly observed. Other animals like Call in your reservations and join us! black bear, coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, raccoons, bobcats, and Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. NW 10 a.m. R: 3 p.m. mountain lion are more reclusive and only occasionally seen, and sixteen species of bats have been recorded in the Canyon.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Madera Canyon is a perfect springtime destination!

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

Grand Falls on the Little Colorado River

March 21st, Monday…………………....$99

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

Madera Canyon & The Longhorn Grill

Experience the drama of Arizona’s best kept secret! Taller than Niagara Falls, the Grand Falls are thunderous mid-March to early April—the springtime runoff from the White Mountains. Often st called the “Chocolate Falls” due to the muddiness of the Colora- March 31 , Thursday…………………..$99 See March 30th for the complete itinerary. do River, the Grand Falls are dry throughout most of the year.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

With no signs to direct us, and only a dirt road to get us across scenery that looks a lot like the Painted Desert, the Grand Falls

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29 30 WEST The Lakes of Rock Art Ranch Prescott & & The Turquoise Whiskey Row Room

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“Southwest Adventure Series” April Tours “Southwest Adventure Series”

Mescal, Arizona

Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi’s Vineyard

April 6th, Wednesday…………………$124

Join us for an incredible springtime ride on the seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway, following Highway 288 from April 1st, Friday……………………..…$129 Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by cowboys as “the high lonesome,” was made famous by the Photographers, Movie Buffs, Old West Aficionados, this is Pleasant Valley War of the 1880’s—an Arizona sheep war beyour tour! Mescal is a faux Old West town east of Tucson, that was built as a movie set, and unlike its sister-property, Old Tuc- tween two feuding families—the cattle-herding Grahams and the sheep-herding Tewksburys. Just before he died of a bullet son, it is not an old west theme park. A complete western town wound himself, Tom Graham sold his land to William Young, with 44 buildings, including a bank, sheriff’s office, ranch houses, farm houses, a jail, saloons, a two-story hotel and more, Mes- who established the town that still carries his name. Today the journey to Young, Arizona is one of the most famous drives in cal sits on 60 windswept acres, with majestic mountain scenery the state, offering spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake and the as a backdrop—offering filmmakers that open prairie, ghost Sierra Ancha Mountains. In addition to the breathtaking scenery town vibe. The entire property is surrounded by rangeland and fascinating history, Young is home to the first winery in Gila owned by the state of Arizona. Many famous westerns were County—Bruzzi’s Vineyard. We’ll enjoy a flight of six wines and filmed there, including The Quick and the Dead, Tombstone, hearty Italian style sandwiches, included. It’s gonna be fun!

Dirty Dingus McGee, Buffalo Soldiers, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean—just to name a few. Clint Eastwood loved Mes- Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m. cal and filmed several movies there. Hollywood’s most notable actors strolled Mescal’s boardwalks, including Steve McQueen, “Club Style Series” Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, and many more. We’ll enjoy a fascinating narrated tour of Mescal, and learn about its colorful film history, the actual buildings, scenes, and camera angles. We’ll also stop for lunch at Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company in Tucson.

April 7th, Thursday……………………...$75 Lunch is included, and entrée choices will include mahi mahi Baja tacos, a classic Reuben sandwich on fresh baked rye, Italian Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

-style chicken mozzarella salad and more. Don’t miss it!

Depart: NW 8:30 a.m. Phx 9 a.m. Mesa 9:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

Mystery Tour!

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Springtime on the Verde Canyon RR April 4 , Monday………..…$199 th

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi’s Vineyard

April 8th, Friday……………………......$124

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The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Verde Canyon from the comfort of a fully “Southwest Adventure Series” restored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive—one of only 10 remaining in North America. This four-hour excursion takes us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs and travel sturdy trestles and bridges—a testament to the hard work of the men who built them over 100 years ago. We’ll roll through a 680-foot tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock—the tunnel enveloping April 11-13, Mon-Wed……………….$499 passengers in total darkness before the train rolls back into the See page 15 for the complete itinerary.

Arizona sunshine. The confluence of high desert and wetland in the Verde Canyon creates a remarkable habitat for wildlife and “Southwest Adventure Series” EAST waterfowl. Rich with native flora & fauna, our slow rolling journey will be heart-stopping early April, with springtime in full bloom!

All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows. Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, full-service cash bars, table service and pre-packaged complimentary appetizers. We’ll arrive early to the depot and enjoy a light lunch, on self, prior to April 15th, Friday……………………....$139 boarding the train.

Arizona’s most hidden treasure, the Rock Art Ranch, near WinsDepart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m. low, is a privately-owned 5,000 acre cattle ranch that was once

Chaco Culture National Historic Park

Rock Art Ranch & The Turquoise Room

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13 part of the Hashknife Gang Spread. More than a home to cattle “Southwest Adventure Series” and bison, archaeological records show that people have been passing through this area for over 13,000 years—hunting and gathering groups, semi nomadic and later sedentary farmers, and it is considered a sacred site by Native Americans. Chevelon Canyon, a narrow, deep and watered gorge, cuts through the ranch, and thousands of petroglyphs dated from 5000 BC to 1400 AD, etch the steep canyon walls. Visitors to the ranch can climb down into the canyon on a natural staircase that has been April 25-27, Mon-Wed……………….$799 supplemented with a few manmade steps, but the canyon can also be experienced comfortably from an observation deck. The See page 3 for the complete itinerary. ranch also features an excavated Navajo sweat lodge and hogan, and a humble yet remarkable museum of ancient Native “Southwest Adventure Series” WEST American, as well as cowboy artifacts that have been discovered on the property. Before visiting the ranch, 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 April 29th, Friday……………………....$139 flavors of the Southwest. This tour is a Kindred Classic!

See April 15th for the complete itinerary.

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

Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

Smooth Water Rafting on the Colorado River & Upper Antelope Canyon

Rock Art Ranch & The Turquoise Room

“Club Style Series”

Easter Brunch at

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Lakes of Prescott Francisco Grande Resort & Whiskey Row

April 17th, Sunday…………………….$139 April 30th, Saturday………………….....$99 The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort opened in 1961 and quickly became the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located just west of downtown Casa Grande, the resort became a home away from home for John Wayne, who had a farming operation in nearby Stanfield. Willie Mays regularly pulled up to the resort’s parking lot in his pink Cadillac with a license plate that read “Say Hey,” referring to his nickname. In recent years the resort has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation and built a reputation for serving delicious southwest-style cuisine. We’ll enjoy Easter Brunch in Legends Restaurant— Francisco Grande’s main dining room. Brunch will be served buffet-style—an elegant spread offering an array of fresh salads, prime rib carving station, omelets made to order, endless entrée and side dishes, a lovely assortment of desserts and so much more. Holiday tours fill very quickly—don’t wait to make your reservations.

Depart: NW 8:45 a.m. Phx 9 a.m. Mesa 9:30 a.m. R: 3 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Smooth Water Rafting on the Colorado River & Upper Antelope Canyon

April 19-21, Tues-Thur……………….$799 See page 3 for the complete itinerary.

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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, before we begin this exploration. 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 pine-scented 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. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Gallivants 2022-2023 San Antonio Fiesta

Cape Cod & the Islands

Washington, D.C. & Cherry Blossoms

Philadelphia, Amish Country & the Brandywine Valley

April 1st – 5th, 2022………………………………………$2275 August 13th-19th, 2022………………………………….$3145 April 6 – 11 , 2022…………………………………….$3025 th

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Chaco Culture National Historic Park April 11th-13th, 2022.……………………………………..$499

Smooth Water Rafting on the Colorado River & Antelope Canyon

April 19th-21st, 2022………………………………………$799 April 25th-27th, 2022……………………………………...$799

Kentucky Bluegrass & Noah’s Ark

May 12th – 17th, 2022……………………………………$3045

California Coast & Yosemite

May 14th-22nd, 2022………………………………..…...$3545

Oregon Trails & Rose Festival

June 9th-14th, 2022……………………………………...$2645

Highlights of Bavaria & Austria Featuring Oberammergau Passion Play

September 25th-30th, 2022…………………………….$2725

Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise October 4th-12th, 2022…………………….starting at $5195

Athens & the Greek Islands

October 11th-19th, 2022………………………………..$4325

Rome & the Country Roads of Tuscany October 25th-November 2nd, 2022…………………...$4095

Vienna & Christmas Markets of the Danube November 28th-December 6th 2022……..starting at $3995

Music Cities Christmas November 29th-December 4th, 2022…………………$2925

July 12th – 20th, 2022……………………………….…...$5795

Historic South Holiday

Nova Scotia & the Canadian Maritimes

November 29th-December 5th, 2022………...……….$3150

July 21st-29th, 2022……………………………………...$3875

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Northwest Valley:

Mesa Doubletree Hilton 1011 W. Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 82510

La Quinta Inn & Suites 8888 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 8560

Sundome Plaza 13515 W. Camino Del Sol Sun City West, AZ 85375

This is the Fiesta Mall region, where the Mesa Doubletree Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway.

Exit the freeway at Alma School and head north one block to Holmes.

This location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea

Paradise Valley Community Center 17492 N. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032

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The Paradise Valley Community Center is located on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. This location can only be used for one-day tours.

No overnights.

Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center, just a few doors down from Safeway.

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Chaco Culture National Historic Park April 11th-13th, Monday-Wednesday $499 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $99 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’ll head towards Payson with a stop for coffee and goodies, on our way to Heber for lunch on self at the award-winning Red Onion Restaurant, where the affordable menu offers something for everyone. Back in the Transits, we’ll journey to Farmington, New Mexico, where we’ll check into our hotel—our headquarters for the next two nights. We’ll take some time for a refresh before gathering for our own Happy Hour, followed by a New Mexican-style Welcome Dinner at Los Hermanito’s, included.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits, headed for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Between A.D. 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19 th century. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fifty-year drought commencing in 1130. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. Additionally, it is one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, while exploring Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll again gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel, included, and then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home, with plenty of great stops and lots of sightseeing along the way. This is a great tour should be on everyone’s bucket list!

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Historic South Holiday November 29th-December 5th, 2022 $3150 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $875 (Single Supplement) Day 1 - ARRIVE CHARLESTON Arrive in Charleston, SC and meet your Tour Director. Check into your hotel for a two night stay. Originally founded as Charles Towne in 1670 this cultured and refined city is a beautifully preserved treasure. Steeped in history and quintessentially Southern, the city’s past is evident in its genteel charm. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D) Day 2 - CHARLESTON SIGHTSEEING This morning enjoy a Charleston City Tour viewing historic homes and restored buildings that have helped give Charleston the reputation as the “charm spot” of the South. Enjoy a stop at the interesting City Market. Later travel to the Charleston City Marina to board a boat and travel to Fort Sumter. The narrated tour features the harbor along with a guided tour of the Fort which is only accessible by boat. It was here on April 12, 1861 that Confederate troops fired the first shots of the Civil War. After dinner enjoy a Holiday Lights Drive through one of Charleston’s popular districts decked out for the holiday season. (B) Day 3 - CHARLESTON - BEAUFORT - SAVANNAH This morning visit one of the most photographed plantations in America, Boone Hall Plantation, a 738-acre estate once the center of a cotton plantation and still a working farm. The half mile impressive entry is lined with Oak Trees and dotted with camellias and azaleas. Next travel along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route to the charming town of Beaufort, which has retained much of its pre-Civil War character. Enjoy a Beaufort Horse Drawn Carriage Tour to learn about the local Civil War History and see Antebellum & Victorian Architecture. Then travel to the fascinating city of Savannah, America’s first planned city, whose entire restored center - more than 1,000 buildings - is a registered National Historic Landmark. Tonight enjoy a southern dining experience at the historic Pirates’ House Restaurant, which has been welcoming seafarers and visitors since 1753. After dinner enjoy some of the wonderful holiday decorations & lights Savannah has to offer. (B,D) Day 4 - SAVANNAH SIGHTSEEING This morning enjoy a Savannah City Tour with a local guide. Learn about charming Savannah’s history, the nucleus of the colonial settlement in Georgia and the destination of General Sherman’s 1864 “March to the Sea”. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into shops, art galleries and restaurants. Enjoy some time at leisure this afternoon. (B) Day 5 - SAVANNAH - JEKYLL ISLAND - ST. AUGUSTINE Today travel to Jekyll Island & take a Trolley Tour to view the grand “cottages” that once belonged to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan.

Enjoy lunch at the famous Jekyll Island Club, once owned by a group of American millionaires, this club was considered one of the most exclusive social clubs in America. Later travel south to the oldest city in the U.S., St. Augustine, first settled in 1565. Spend two nights in this Florida city known for its beauty, charismatic energy & historic character. (B,L) Day 6 - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA This morning enjoy a St. Augustine Trolley Tour featuring the Old Spanish Quarter, historic Bayfront, Old Town which dates to 1572 and the Plaza de la Constitucion with its shops and restaurants. The afternoon is at leisure to explore more of the city’s many cultural attractions. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular local restaurant. After dinner enjoy St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, rated by National Geographic as one of best holiday lighting displays in the world. (B,D)

Day 7 - ST. AUGUSTINE - JACKSONVILLE - HOME Today depart St. Augustine and head to Jacksonville for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Historic South Holiday. (B)

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Athens & the Greek Islands Featuring Mykonos and Santorini October 11th-19th, 2022 $4325 (Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) $925 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix Day 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Board your overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE Arrive in Athens, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the world’s oldest cities. Still rich with 5th-century BC landmarks, Athens is the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Meals: (D) Overnight: Athens Day 3: ATHENS CITY TOUR This morning enjoy an Athens City Tour, featuring Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus and the Ancient Olympic Stadium. Today’s highlight will be a visit to the Acropolis, with its incredible Parthenon, the most important site of the city and one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Then visit the New Acropolis Museum, the modern building houses statues and other masterpieces from the classical era. Later continue to the Plaka, the oldest part of the city—rich with history, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day is yours to explore Athens at your own pace.

Meals: (B) Overnight Athens Day 4: ATHENS—MYKONOS This morning transfer to the Port of Piraeus outside of Athens, to take a high-speed ferry to breathtaking Mykonos, one of a group of Cyclades Islands, located in the Aegean Sea. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure—exploring galleries, sandy beaches and iconic landmarks, including a row of 16th century windmills on a hilltop overlooking the town. Meals: (B) Overnight: Mykonos Day 5: MYKONOS SIGHTSEEING This morning take a ferry to Delos, the legendary birthplace of twin gods Artemis and Apollo.

Enjoy a Delos Tour featuring the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the Old City, the Theater and the iconic Terrace of the Lions. Enjoy some time to explore on your own and maybe visit the Museum of Delos. Later return to Mykonos and experience one of its great restaurants on your own. Meals: (B) Overnight: Mykonos Day 6: MYKONOS—SANTORINI Today take a high-speed ferry to one of the most picturesque islands in the world, Santorini.

Famous for its white-washed buildings and hilltop villages overlooking the Aegean Sea, Santorini is also known for its rich wine making tradition. Visit a local winery to enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience, then travel an incredible landscape to the fascinating town of Oia, where the best views of a famous crater can be experienced. Enjoy an Oia Village Walking Tour and discover why it is one of the most photographed sites in all of Greece. Later check into your hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. Meals: (B,D) Overnight: Santorini Day 7: SANTORINI—DAY AT LEISURE Enjoy the day at your leisure, exploring the island on your own. Perhaps visit the excavation site of ancient Akrotiri, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Discover the Museum of Prehistoric Thera located in Fira or discover the colorful beaches created by volcanic eruption. Or just stroll the welcoming streets—shopping, snapping photos and enjoying exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. Meals: (B) Overnight: Santorini Day 8: SANTORINI—ATHENS Today take a high-speed ferry to Athens and spend some time at leisure. Relax at a café or enjoy some last-minute shopping. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Meals: (B,D) Overnight: Athens

Day 9: ATHENS—RETURN TO USA Today fly home with wonderful memories of your Athens & the Greek Islands Tour! Meals: (B) Optional 3-Night Delphi & Kalambaka Post Extension is available. Call the office for more information.

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