2015 Travel Guide

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Mark your calendar to attend one of our “get acquainted tour preview” meetings scheduled on January 27th and 28th! Our Tour Previews will be held at the Anderson Recreation Center at 1107 N. Murray Ave on January 27, 2015 and at the North Augusta Community Center at 495 Brookside Ave. on January 28, 2015. If you wish to board the bus at one of the listed pick-up points below, we will provide bus transportation to meeting spots. The meetings will last about an hour after your arrival. Due to limited space on our motorcoaches IT IS NECESSARY THAT YOU CALL IONOSPHERE TO SIGN UP if you plan to ride the motorcoach. Reservations NOT needed for those who plan to drive to the meeting locations.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015– ANDERSON RECREATION CENTER 9:00 AM - BUS PICK-UP IN LAVONIA, GA @ SILO SHOPPING CENTER- 13387 JONES ST. (HWY 17) 11:00 AM – MEETING STARTS FOR ANYONE WISHING TO DRIVE TO THE RECREATION CENTER 1:30 PM - BUS PICK-UP IN SENECA, SC @ WALMART– SANDIFER BLVD. 2:00 PM – BUS PICK-UP IN GREENWOOD, SC @ WALMART– HWY 72 BYPASS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015– NORTH AUGUSTA COMMUNITY CENTER 9:00 AM- MEETING STARTS FOR ANYONE WISHING TO DRIVE TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER 10:00 AM– BUS PICK-UP IN THOMSON, GA @ WALMART- 2205 HARRISON RD. SE 2:00 PM - BUS PICK-UP IN AUGUSTA, GA @ FOODLION– BEL AIR RD. (EXIT 194 OFF I-20) 3:00 PM - BUS PICK-UP IN AIKEN, SC @ WALMART– HWY 1

We will have staff members on hand to answer questions and assist you in making your travel plans for 2015. You will receive a gift certificate just for attending. Bring a friend and get extra gift certificates. We will have drawings for giveaways.

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Page 1 Mackinac Island Michigan & Beyond June 8 - 16 PAGE 3-4 Our National Parks June 27 - July 12 PAGE 5-7 Nova Scotia & Newfoundland July 2 - 19 PAGE 8-10 All Roads Lead to Music In Tennessee July 27 - August 1 PAGE 11-12 Niagara Falls USA & Erie Canal August 4 - 8 PAGE 13 Gettysburg– River & Rails August 24 - 27 PAGE 14 Canyonland Spree September 5 - 20 PAGE 15-17 PA Amish & Washington DC September 14 - 19 PAGE 18-19 New River Ride & Hatfield Trail September 23 - 26 PAGE 20 Outer Banks of North Carolina’s Shores September 23 - 27 PAGE 21 National Quartet Convention October 1 - 4 PAGE 22 Autumn in New England October 3 - 10 PAGE 23-24 Branson Bound October 13 - 18 PAGE 25-26 Rolling on the Rivers October 20 - 26 PAGE 27-28 Key West—Florida Circle November 2 - 7 PAGE 29-30 Southern Christmas Show November 13 - 14 PAGE 31 Smoky Mountain Christmas November 17 - 19 PAGE 32 Christmas in Myrtle Beach December 2 - 4 PAGE 33 New York Christmas December 7 - 11 PAGE 34 Christmas at Opryland December 14 - 17 PAGE 35 RESERVATION FORMS - PAGE 37

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Page 2 MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN & BEYOND INCLUDES DOOR COUNTY WISCONSIN, CHICAGO & MORE

JUNE 8 -16, 2015 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS Tour includes 16 meals

Day 1: We depart this morning for Majestic Michigan, where four Great Lakes lap at its shores. We embark on an adventure of discovering why Michigan spells vacationland for thousands of people each year. Tonight’s destination is the Cincinnati, Ohio area, where we will enjoy an included dinner near our hotel. (D)

Day 2: Following breakfast we continue north as we travel to Dayton, home of the sprawling United States Air Force Museum. We’ll visit this largest military aviation museum in the world that has more than 150 major historic aircraft and other exhibits spanning the period from the Wright Brothers to the space age. Lunch will be included today. Our destination is Frankenmuth, Michigan, where we have accommodations tonight (B,L)

Day 3: It’s just a short drive this morning to the Bavarian Village of Frankenmuth, Mich- igan. We’ll take time to browse in Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland this morning. Before we depart Frankenmuth, we will indulge in a sumptuous included lunch at the Bavarian Inn. Next, we go to the very top of the lower peninsula of Michigan, where two of the Great Lakes, Michigan and Huron, surround us. We’ll spend the night in the St. Ignace/ Mackinaw City area. (B,L)

Day 4: This day has been set aside to explore the beautiful and magical Mackinac Is- land. Indians called it “Great Turtle” and the island was a stronghold of the Straits of Macki- nac for 115 years. We will take a short ferry ride to the island, and as we step ashore we seem to be transported “Somewhere in Time”. We will have a carriage tour of the island and an included buffet lunch at the beautiful Grand Hotel. We have overnight accommodations on the island, at the Lake View Hotel, in the heart of the historic village. It is the oldest continuously operated hotel on Mackinac Island, built in 1858. Since cars are not permitted on the island, we’ll enjoy a peaceful, relaxing step back in time, as the remainder of our afternoon and evening are free to explore! The Lake View Hotel captures much of the past with its Victo- rian-style atmosphere and nineteenth-century architecture. Dinner will be on our own in the downtown area. (B,L)

Day 5: Following breakfast at the Lake View, we travel back to the mainland. We board our motorcoach and depart for Green Bay, Wisconsin, following the northern shore of Lake Michigan. This afternoon we’ll make a stop at the Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan. Construction began in the fall of 1867 and was completed in early spring 1868, at a cost of $11,000. The light first shone on the night of May 13, 1868. The lighthouse is a story-and- a-half rectangular building with an attached brick tower. The tower is topped with a cast iron lan- tern room which houses a Fresnel lens, emitting a fixed red light with a radiating power of 11.5 miles. We’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of the lighthouse which includes a chance to climb the tower and witness what it would have been like to be a lightkeeper around the turn of the 20th century. We’ll continue on to Green Bay, where we will enjoy an included dinner, before checking into our hotel, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. (B,D)

Day 6: A peninsula divides Green Bay from the main body of Lake Michigan and boasts 250- miles of ruggedly beautiful shoreline. Door County is often called the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” Following breakfast, we depart and prepare to spend the day in awesome Door County. Upon arrival we meet our local guide for a day of touring. We enjoy an included lunch along the way. As we explore we will learn the history of the quaint little villages that make up this beautiful area. We return to Green Bay for our overnight. (B,L) Continued on next page

Page 3 Day 7: We depart this morning for Chicago, “The Windy City”, on beautiful Lake Michigan. Enroute we will visit the Harley-Davidson Museum, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It’s the best of American design and culture – seasoned with freedom and rebellion, showcased in a landmark building. We’ll see more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, dating back to Serial Num- ber One, the oldest known Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We’ll experience extraordinary products, people, history, and Harley-Davidson culture. We’ll have lunch on our own during our visit and time for shopping for unique Harley-Davidson Museum-inspired gifts at “The Shop”. Now it’s time to depart for Chicago – “Our Kind of Town”. Upon arrival, we’ll take a one-hour Chicago River Architecture Cruise departing from Navy Pier. Dinner tonight will be included at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at Navy Pier. Originally built as a shipping and recreation facility in 1916, Navy Pier now showcases more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, and entertainment attractions. We’ll have time following dinner to explore Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s most popular attractions. The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is a permanent display of 150 stained glass windows in an 800-ft. long series of galleries along the lower level ter- races of Festival Hall, and it’s free. There are also a number of shops with a variety of unique specialty items and Chicago souvenirs. Next, we check into our Chicago area hotel, where we have accommodations for tonight. (B,D)

Day 8: Following breakfast this morning we will visit Fair Oaks Farms, in Fair Oaks, Indiana. With mind-blowing and entertaining interactive exhibits, we’ll experience agriculture in a whole new way. Absorb the farming lifestyle at a modern working farm in the comfort of their farm buses. Perhaps we will witness the miracle of life at the birthing facilities. We’ll be able to sample award-winning cheeses, and lunch will be included before we depart for Louisville, Kentucky, where we will spend the night. (B,L)

Day 9: Following breakfast this morning we’re homeward bound. We have some wonderful memories to recall as we recollect our time spent in Magnificent Michigan, and beyond! (B)

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Page 4 OUR NATIONAL PARKS INCLUDES –BADLANDS, MT. RUSHMORE, YELLOWSTONE, GRAND CANYON, ZION & BRYCE CANYONS

16 Days/15 Nights June 27-July 12, 2015 Tour includes 30 Meals & 6 National Parks!

Day 1: Join Ionosphere Tours as we begin our exciting tour out West. During the next 16 days we will be visiting 18 states and seeing some of the country’s most beautiful National Parks. Today we leave the South behind and travel through Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky enroute to Illinois and our overnight accommodations in Mari- on. (D)

Day 2: Today we find ourselves crossing the Mississippi River as we pass through St. Louis, Missouri, the “Gateway to the West“. Missouri, the Show Me State, is rich in history and celebrities, bringing to mind Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the Sante Fe Trail and Harry S. Truman. Lunch will be included today in Columbia, MO. By late afternoon we arrive in the Omaha, Nebraska area, where we spend the night. (B, L)

Day 3: Following breakfast we continue our journey, spending much of the morning in Iowa, before turning westward into South Dakota. This afternoon we take the loop drive through Badlands National Park, making a stop at the Visitor’s Center. Dinner tonight will be included in Wall, South Dakota, home to the famous Wall Drug Store--a most unu- sual place. Following dinner we continue on to the Rapid City area, where we have accommodations for the next two nights at the scenic and beautiful K-Bar-S Lodge near Keystone. (B,D)

Day 4: : Following included breakfast at the ranch, a full day of breathtaking scenery and historical points of interest is in store for us. Our guided tour will include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park. We’ll have an included dinner at the Lodge. (B,D)

Day 5: We get an early start and travel into Wyoming this morning. We head toward Sheridan in the Big Horn Mountains, the scene of many fierce battles between the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne and Crowe Indians. Our overnight stay is in Buffalo Bill‘s frontier town of Cody, Wyoming. Our included dinner tonight will be at Buffalo Bill’s historic Irma Hotel in Cody. (B,D)

Day 6: Following breakfast we’ll experience one of the highlights of our tour as we drive through the Shoshone National Forest, enroute to Yellowstone National Park. We arrive late in the morning and welcome our Park Service Guide onboard for a tour of this magnificent park. Established in 1872 and covering 3,472 square miles, Yellowstone was the world’s first National Park. Along the way on our tour, we’ll marvel at the picturesque Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, the Paintpots, and Old Faithful. Lunch will be included today at the Old Faithful Inn. Our accommodations are in West Yellowstone, Montana, at the western entrance to the Park. (B,L) Continued on next page

Page 5 Day 7 : This morning’s journey carries us into the even more spectacular scenery of Grand Teton National Park. Few mountain ranges have a greater variety of gla- ciated canyons than the Tetons. We’ll stop at the Coulter Bay Visitor Center, Jenny Lake, and the Chapel of Transfiguration, as we travel through the Park. We continue on to Jackson, Wyoming, where we have some free time this afternoon to explore this city, the center of activity for ranchers and vacationers in Jackson Hole country. Tonight features dinner and entertainment chuckwagon style, at the Bar-J Ranch. This traditional western meal is followed by cowboy entertainment, complete with guitars, yodeling and ranch-style humor. Overnight accommodations are in Jackson. (B,D)

Day 8: Following breakfast at our hotel we continue our exciting westward journey. We depart for Salt Lake City, Utah, where we have accommodations tonight. Founded in 1847 by the Mormons under the leadership of Brigham Young, the city first became the capital of the Mormon settlement and then of the state of Utah. This evening we’ll have an included meal at one of the area’s favorite restaurants. (B,D)

Day 9: We depart Salt Lake City this morning and ride through the sagebrush landscape of southern Utah. By lunchtime we arrive in Bryce, Utah, where we’ll enjoy an included lunch at Ruby’s Inn Restaurant and Steakhouse. As we enter Bryce Canyon National Park, we welcome our Park Guide onboard as we explore this area that includes some of the earth’s most colorful rocks. Bryce is not a true canyon, but series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved in the edge of a plateau by tributaries of the Paria River. An Indian name for the area translates, as “red rocks standing like men in a bowl- shaped canyon”. We’ll spend the night at Ruby’s Inn, where we will have the evening free to explore the hotel and have dinner on our own. (B,L)

Day 10: Following breakfast we’ll head south to Zion National Park, enjoying a narrated tram tour of this beautiful area that was once a refuge for Mormon pioneers. Desert terrain and huge, sculpted rock formations co-exist with waterfalls and hanging gardens. Gigantic stone masses seem to guard the canyon floor and spectacular gorges. As we depart the park we’ll stop for a rest stop at the Thunderbird Lodge at Mt. Carmel Junction, before heading south into Arizona. Dinner will be included tonight at the Cameron Trading Post, near the Desert View entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. By early evening we arrive at the south entrance of Grand Canyon, spending the next two nights in Tusayan. (B,D)

Day 11: We have an entire day to experience the magic of one of the world’s most outstanding spectacles--Grand Canyon National Park. In form glowing color and geological significance, the Grand Canyon is unsurpassed. We begin the day with a guided tour to Hermit’s Rest. The remainder of the day is free to explore on our own as we take advantage of the free minibus service along the West Rim Drive to many scenic points. Dinner will be included in the Park tonight followed by a sunset tour along the south rim of the Grand Canyon onboard the Park Transportation bus. (B,D)

Day 12: Following breakfast this morning, we turn east toward New Mexico. Our destination is Albuquerque, New Mexico. Spread out before the dramatic Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque is the Metropolis of New Mexico. Past and present mingle here. We’re off for an exciting ride on the San- dia Peak Tramway, an aerial tram which lofts passengers to the top of 10,000-foot Sandia Peak. The 2.7 mile ride is the longest clear and unsupported span in North America. Dinner will be included tonight and overnight accommodations are in Albuquerque. (B,D)

Day 13: Following breakfast we’ll have free time and early lunch in Old Town, the original Albuquerque founded in 1706. Old Town clusters around a plaza and San Felipe de Meri Church. The warmth of aged adobe adds a special charm to its shops, galleries, restaurants and hidden patios. We can look here for bargains on silver and turquoise jewelry. The view, both east and west, is spectacular! Our destination today is Amarillo, in the Texas panhandle. Dinner will be included at the World Famous Big Texan Steak Ranch, home of the free 72 oz. steak challenge. (B,D) Continued on next page

Page 6 Day 14: We continue our journey today as we head southeast and enter the “Sooner State”-- Oklahoma. By late afternoon we arrive in the Capital City, Oklahoma City. Despite a sleek and sophisticated appearance, Okla- homa City has not forgotten its Western and Indian heritage. The 39 Indian tribes still represented in the state hold regular tribal activities in and around the city. We’ll make a stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is a place of quiet reflection. This Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now-sacred soil where the Murrah Building once stood, as well as the surrounding area devastated during the attack. We spend the night here, where cowboys still practice their trade at the horse and cattle ranches in the surrounding area. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D)

Day 15: We head for Tennessee this morning as we journey eastward. We arrive in Jackson, Tennessee, where we have accommodations for the night. We’ll enjoy our farewell dinner at Casey Jones Village Res- taurant tonight. (B,D)

Day 16: We’ll spend our last day of this tour traveling through the beautiful mountains of Tennes- see as we turn our thoughts toward home. As we near home we are reminded of the words to America, the Beautiful. What a wonderful journey we have shared! (B)

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Page 7 GREAT ATLANTIC CANADIAN EXPERIENCE INCLUDES NOVA SCOTIA & NEWFOUNDLAND

17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS July 2-19, 2015 Tour includes 32 meals

Just the name, Nova Scotia, brings to mind images of quaint fishing villages, beautiful, rugged coastlines, and sleepy seaports. Nova Scotia is just that, and a whole lot more. Newfoundland is known for its friendly people. Real and genuine, warm and welcoming, fun-loving and funny to the core, the people here are also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack for storytelling. Come with us as we discover the magnificent Atlantic Maritime Provinces.

Day 1: Our Atlantic Canadian experience begins today as we travel north to the Hagerstown, Maryland area for our overnight accommodations. Dinner will be included tonight. (D) Day 2: This morning we will travel through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and into Connecticut where we may catch a glimpse of clipper ships in some of the seaport cities along the way. We’ll travel through Massachusetts and New Hampshire as we make our way to Portland, Maine. Before boarding the Nova Star for our overnight cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, we will enjoy an included seafood dinner at Captain Newicks. (B,D) Day 3: Before disembarking the Nova Star, we will have an included breakfast buffet. After boarding our motorcoach, we will make our way to Halifax, NS. We’ll include stops at Church Pointe, where we will see the largest wooden church in North America. We will continue on to Smith’s Cove for lunch. This afternoon will include a stop at Grand Pre National Historic Park, where we will view the statue of Evangeline. Upon arrival in Halifax we will check into our hotel, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D) Day 4: Today’s sightseeing includes a city tour of Halifax, including a stop at the Fortress Cita- del. Later in the morning we will travel to Peggy’s Cove, where we will view the most photo- graphed lighthouse in the world. We’ll enjoy an included lunch at the Sou’wester Restaurant at Peggy’s Cove. We will return to Halifax this afternoon and have some free time to explore on our own. Tonight we have reserved seats for the world renowned Nova Scotia International “Tattoo”. Each year, hundreds of Canadian and International musicians, pipers, drummers, dancers, gymnasts, singers and military display groups gather to perform in Canada’s most outstanding, annual entertainment extravaganza. (B,L) Day 5: Leaving Halifax, we head north toward Baddeck through the scenic countryside. The Marine Eastern Shore Drive is as close as you can get without getting wet. The tang of salt air and the solitary cry of the gull are the signature of this drive leading to the Cape Breton Island. Late this afternoon, we visit the Alexander Graham Bell Muse- um, in Baddeck. After exploring this fascinating memorial to the great inventor, we travel to Sydney for the night. Our dinner is included this evening. (B,D) Day 6: Following breakfast this morning we will welcome our local guide onboard as we experience Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail, often described as the most spectacular drive in North America. Take a deep breath, the scenery is unsurpassed! We’ll see awesome views from windswept peaks, infinite steeps of sawtooth rock, lonely beaches, and heart-stopping drops down sheer cliffsides. We pass small fishing villages along the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Continued on next page Page 8 We climb sharply over 1,116 feet, taking in the magnificent views of the Gulf, then travel east along the plateau overlooking the Atlantic. The shore is rocky, identified with numerous coves at the mouths of picturesque valleys. We will make stops along the way. We will return to Sydney and board the Marine Atlantic Ferry for a relaxing overnight crossing to Argentia, Newfoundland. Once onboard we will enjoy an included dinner. (B,D) Day 7: Following an included breakfast we disembark in Argentia and continue to North America’s oldest city, St. John’s, Newfoundland. We’ll welcome our local guide onboard for a tour to include Canada’s second largest Na- tional Historic Park, Signal Hill; Cape Spear, home of the oldest lighthouse and the most easterly point in North Ameri- ca. Our overnight accommodations are in the St. John’s area and dinner will be included tonight in the area. (B,D) Day 8: Following breakfast we drive the short distance to Bay Bulls, a small fishing village located just a short distance from St. John’s. We’ll board Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch boat and sail out of the sheltered harbor and discover the nautical wonders of the rugged coastline. Following our boat ride, we continue our journey as we travel northwest to the Grand Falls area, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. A meal will be included today. (B,?) Day 9: Following breakfast we travel the scenic rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay to the infa- mous “Iceberg Alley” to the historic town of Twillingate. Following an included lunch, we’ll explore Iceberg Alley with Newfoundland’s award winning boat tour! We will marvel at 12,000 year old icebergs on their epic journey from Greenland, observe majestic humpback whales as they feed in Twillingate’s coastal waters, and watch elegant seabirds frolic along our coastlines. From the Arctic Circle all the way to Newfoundland and beyond, experience these 12,000 year old Greenland icebergs up close and personal. Hear the ice crack under the New- foundland sun and see their fissures and scars shimmer against the backdrop of outport New- foundland. Overnight will be in the Grand Falls area. (B,L) Day 10: This morning we depart for Gros Morne National Park, which provides one of the world’s great geology lessons. We’ll explore towering in- land fjords and lush park walking trails. Moose, caribou, waterfalls and dozens of unforgettable photographic stops add to the experience of this UNESCO World Heritage destination. We’ll view Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse while in Rocky Harbour and enjoy a boat cruise on Bonne Bay, with even more photo opportunities. We’ll have a chance to partake in an age-old tradition know as a “screech in”, featuring live traditional music, a Cod fish, Sou’wester, and a little of the famous Newfoundland Screech. We’ll come away with a certificate declaring us an “honorary Newfoundlander”. Lunch will be included today. Later this afternoon we continue to Corner Brook, where we will spend the night. (B,L) Day 11: Following breakfast we enjoy a leisurely drive to Port-aux-Basque to board our ferry to Sydney, Nova Scotia. During the 6-hour crossing we will enjoy the onboard amenities as well as the spectacular scenery. On arrival we will enjoy an included dinner and spend the night in Sydney. (B,D) Day 12: This morning we leave the Province of Nova Scotia and cross onto Prince Edward Island Province via the Northumberland Ferry from Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Islands. We make our way to the capital city of Charlotte- town, where we enjoy lunch on our own. Next, we welcome our local guide onboard for a tour of the lush farmlands, past tiny fishing hamlets, and wooded slopes of Prince Edward Island. We'll view deep coves lashed by ocean waves, and marvel at the sandy beaches, stark red capes, and green hills, where we will check into our hotel. Tonight’s included buffet dinner will feature lobster and a variety of seafood, abundant and delicious at Fisherman‘s Wharf, in the picturesque village of New Glasgow. (B,D) Day 13: It’s a short drive to the north shore of the island where we will really enjoy our visit to Green Gables, where Lucy Maud Montgomery, an island native, wrote her famous Anne of Green Gables novel. Following lunch we must say goodbye to Prince Edward Island as we cross the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. We continue to St. John for our overnight stay, after an included dinner in the area. (B,D) Continued on next page

Page 9 Day 14: This morning we will re-enter the United States. We’ll have an included lunch at Helen’s Restaurant in Machias, Maine before arriving in the unique village of Bar Harbor, where we will have time for browsing in several of the quaint shops and boutiques. By early evening we arrive in Portland, Maine for our overnight. (B,L)

Day 15: We depart this beautiful area following breakfast this morning, and travel to Mystic, Connecticut where we will visit Mystic Seaport, along the Mystic River. Among its 17 acres are historic houses, shops and trade buildings that promote an under- standing of life in a seaport during the mid-19th century. Ship models, scrimshaw, figure- heads and small boats trace the history of ships, shipbuilding and maritime activities. Lunch will be included here. By mid-afternoon we depart for the New York City area, where we have accommodations tonight. (B,L) Day 16: After breakfast this morning we depart for the Washington, DC area, where we have accommodations for tonight in nearby Virginia. We will have a driving tour that will include the Monuments and Memorials. . We will have an included dinner before we check into our hotel. (B,D) Day 17: This is the final day of our exciting 17-day journey through Atlantic Canada. As we travel home, this once-in- a-lifetime experience will be tucked away in our memory for years to come. (B)

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Page 10 ALL ROADS LEAD TO MUSIC IN TENNESSEE

6 Days/5 Nights July 27 – August 1, 2015 TOUR INCLUDES 10 MEALS

Day 1: Come away with Ionosphere Tours as we experience exciting Tennessee! Today we travel to “Music City, USA” – Nashville, Tennessee, where we spend the next two nights. This evening we experience a celebration of Country Music from both past and present, as we enjoy the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater. We’ll hear songs from many of the great artists in country music history along with today's hottest superstars. (D) Day 2: This morning we will welcome our local Nashville guide onboard our bus for a tour of the best of Music City. Tour sites include Nashville downtown area, the state capitol, Ryman Audito- rim, Centennial Park & the Parthenon, Music Row’s Recording Studios, the Governor’s Mansion, Van- derbilt University, Belmont College and many other points of interest. Following lunch on our own, we’ll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. The museum presents its collection to illustrate country music’s story as told through the turns of two centuries. After an included dinner, we have reserved seats for the world renowned Grand Ole Opry. The Opryhouse seats 4,400, making it the largest recording studio in the world! (B,D) Day 3: After breakfast this morning we will visit Fontanel Mansion, former home of Country Music Hall of Fame member, Barbara Mandrell. Our guided tour takes us through this incredible 27,000 square foot mansion. Next, we depart for Hurricane Mills, Tennessee to visit Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch. We’ll experience the legend of Loretta Lynn as we tour her plantation home, replica Kentucky birth home, Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum, Frontier Homestead, and the sim- ulated Coal Mine. Overnight will be in Jackson, Tennessee and we’ll enjoy our dinner at Casey Jones Village Restaurant. (B,D) Day 4: It’s just a short drive to Memphis this morning and our first stop will be a visit to the legendary Graceland. Only here can we begin to understand the personal life of “Elvis”, one of the world’s greatest entertainers. We’ll see thousands of artifacts and walk through the Hall of Gold, an 80-foot hallway lined with gold and platinum albums and singles representing the sale of over one billion records, more than any other entertainer in the history of recorded voice. Also included will be a tour of the interior of Elvis’ private jet, the Lisa Marie. We’ll also have time to explore the museums and gift shops, featuring hundreds of Elvis’ tapes and CD’s and every kind of souvenir imaginable. This afternoon we will tour a National Historic Landmark, the legendary Sun Recording Studio. Here, many rock-‘n-roll, country, and rockabilly legends have recorded, such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich and Jerry Lee Lewis. Now we travel down to Beale Street to visit the Rock ‘n Soul Museum, which features artifacts, pictures and music highlight slices of our cultural and musical past. Next stop will be the Gibson Guitar Factory, where we’ll see how these world-class guitars are made. Dinner will be included tonight at one of the city’s famous BBQ restaurants, and we’ll spend the night in the Memphis area. (B,D) Day 5: - Following breakfast this morning we leave Tennessee behind as we travel into Mississippi, making a stop in Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. We’ll view the statue of Elvis as a boy, tour the humble two- room house where the “King of Rock-‘n-Roll” was born, see his childhood church and visit the memorial chapel visitors center and museum. The “Walk of Life” surrounding the house where Elvis was born allows us to walk through every year of Elvis’ life. We’ll enjoy lunch on our own at a local favorite restaurant. Continued on next page

Page 11 Now it’s time to travel into Alabama, where we have accommodations in the Birmingham area. Dinner will be included tonight at the Irondale Cafe known as the original Whistle Stop Café. This restaurant provided inspiration for the fictional restaurant, playing a starring role in the 1987 novel, Fried Green Tomatoes. It was adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film in 1991. (B,D)

Day 6: Following breakfast we depart for home. This will certainly be a trip we will never forget. The sights and sounds of Nashville and Memphis, the Grand Ole Opry, Fontanel, Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch, Graceland, Elvis’ birthplace and the food and the fellowship, just couldn’t be beat! (B)

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Page 12 NIAGARA FALLS USA & ERIE CANAL Includes– Lucy Desi Museum, Lockport Locks /Erie Canal Cruise, Maid of the Mist & Wendall August Forge!

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Tour includes 8 Meals! Day 1: Today we travel through the mountains of West Virginia and Pennsylvania as we make our way to Morgan- town, West Virginia, for an overnight stay. Dinner will be included tonight. (D) Day 2: We enter the Empire State this morning arriving in Jamestown, New York, better known as “Lucy Town.” We’ll step back in time to the days of filming the popular I Love Lucy show. We’ll visit the Lucy Desi Museum and Desilu Studios where we’ll find a complete re-creation of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s New York City apart- ment, as well as the Hollywood hotel suite. Also there’s an interactive “Vitameatavegamin” set, a screening area, original scripts, and showcases filled with vintage memorabilia as well as costumes that were worn on the show. Our visit to “Lucy Town” will be complete with an included lunch at the Tropicana Room. Next we travel to Lockport for the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise. This is a unique 2-hour cruise past many of the historic sites and five original locks. The cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. After the cruise, we’ll walk along the canal where you’ll have time for a bite to eat before we check in our Am- herst, NY, hotel for the night. (B,L) Day 3: Off to spend the day enjoying the classic North American landmark - Niagara Falls, USA. We arrive at Ameri- ca’s Oldest State Park, Niagara Falls State Park where we start exploring the area by taking the elevator to the top of the U.S. Observation Tower. Extending out dramatically over Niagara Gorge, this architectural wonder affords unobstructed views of the wild cascades of Niagara Falls. Next we take the elevator to the base of the gorge to experience the raging whitewater as we board the world famous Maid of the Mist for an up-close view of the American and Canadian Falls. We will literally be covered in the mist. Don’t worry you will be furnished with a rain- coat! We will also discover the story behind the thunder at the Niagara Adventure Theater in Niagara Falls, NY as the film, “Niagara: Legends of Adventure” immerses you in action. See the majesty that inspired settlers and explorers to worship and challenge New York’s mighty Niagara Falls. Overnight tonight is in Niagara Falls, NY, following a special dinner overlooking the falls. The view is breathtaking! (B,D) Day 4: Imagine being able to reach out your hand and touch the power emanating from Niagara Falls. A trip to the Vis- itors Center at Niagara Power Project can emulate that very experience. Located just 4-miles downstream from the Falls, it is set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Niagara River Gorge. From here we travel to Grove City, Penn- sylvania, where we visit Wendell August Forge. We’ll see some of the hammered metal giftware and other hand -forged items offered for purchase. Their creations have been commissioned for four U.S. Presidents and even the Queen of England. We overnight in Morgantown, WV. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D) Day 5: Arriving home in the early evening, we have great memories of one of the United States’ greatest landmarks, Niagara Falls! (B) Payment Requirements: $200.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Plus cost of insurance if desired: No passport required cost per person is: $70 Double , Triple or Quad - $112 Single

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Page 13 GETTYSBURG/RIVER & RAILS 4 Days/3 Nights August 24 – 27, 2015 Tour includes 6 Meals Day 1: Come away with Ionosphere Tours as we enjoy a beautiful travel day heading north into the mountains of western Virginia. Our overnight accommodations will be in Winchester, VA. Following an included dinner in the area we will enjoy a special performance by a local performer singing the songs of country music great – Patsy Cline. (D) Day 2: Following breakfast, we will continue north, traveling through Maryland into Penn- sylvania. By mid-morning we will arrive at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center. Here we will find an extensive museum about Gettysburg and the Civil War. We will also view the fully restored Gettysburg Cyclorama that dramatically de- picts “Pickett’s Charge.” We will see the film “A New Birth of Freedom”, narrated by award- winning actor, Morgan Freeman, which focuses on the significance of Gettysburg. Next, we will enjoy a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield with a local guide. We will see all the monuments, cannons, dedicated to the Union and Confederate soldiers who fought there. We will see where the battle started, follow its progression and listen to a narrator as he brings the battle to its inevitable closing. Now we will visit the Gettysburg Heritage Center, formerly the American Civil War Wax Museum. It focuses on the town of Gettysburg and its heritage – before, during and after the battle. Utilizing various historical documents, artifacts, interactive displays and 3-D photography, we will learn about ordinary people doing extraordinary things at a difficult time in our nation’s history. Next, we will visit Gettysburg’s newest attraction, the Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum. Located on the campus of the Lu- theran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Schmucker Hall, which houses the museum, was witness to the first day’s battle action and then quickly was transformed into a field hospital for the care of the wounded from both north and south. We will spend the next two nights at the Courtyard by Marriott following an included Dinner Show at the Allenberry Playhouse. B,D) Day 3: After an included breakfast at the hotel this morning we continue our Sightseeing as we make a stop at the Gateway Theater, where we will see the movie, “Fields of Freedom”. We will share the excitement of two young confederate soldiers as they prepare for battle. Next, we steam into history with a ride on the Northern Central Railway located in New Freedom, PA. The train is a faithful replica of the Civil War steam locomotive that carried Abraham Lincoln to deliver his now famous Gettys- burg Address. These same tracks carried Lincoln’s funeral train two years later. Next, we will head to Harrisburg, PA for a sightseeing cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat. We will learn the history of the area as we enjoy the beautiful Harrisburg skyline and majestic Susquehanna River! Tonight, we will enjoy an included dinner at the Dobbin House Tavern, Gettys- burg’s oldest and most historic home. Following dinner we are in for a treat as we experience a Presiden- tial Evening with a visit from a special guest. An appearance will be made by either Abraham Lincoln, General & Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant or Mamie Eisenhower. (depending on their schedule!) Overnight will again be at the Courtyard by Marriott. (B,D) Day 4: Following our included breakfast this morning we depart for home. This tour is one we have wanted to take for a long time. We have really experienced Gettysburg, with all its history and beauty. (B) $835 PP Double / $805 PP Triple $780 PP Quad / $1000 Single Deposit/Payment Requirements: $200.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Plus cost of insurance if desired cost per person is: $70 Double, Triple, Quad or Single Final Payment Due by July 8, 2015

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Page 14 CANYONLAND SPREE

INCLUDES COLORADO SPRINGS, SILVERTON RAILROAD, GRAND CANYON, ZION & BRYCE CANYONS

16 Days/15 Nights September 5-20, 2015 Tour includes 30 Meals!

Day 1: Join Ionosphere Tours as we begin our exciting tour to Utah, Arizona, Colorado and beyond! To- day we begin our incredible journey westward as we board our motorcoach and travel across Tennessee and into Ken- tucky. We enjoy an included dinner tonight at the popular and unique Patti’s 1880 Settlement. We spend our first night in Paducah, Kentucky. (D) Day 2: Today we find ourselves crossing the Mississippi River and soon we'll be standing beneath the awesome Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO. It was from this area that many of the early pioneers embarked on their journey into the unknown west. We’ll visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then climb aboard the specially designed tram that takes us to the top of the arch for an incredible view of the Mississippi River and lands beyond. By mid -afternoon, we continue our journey to Independence for the night. Dinner will be included in the area tonight. (B,D) Day 3: This morning we will visit the Harry Truman Library and Museum. We’ll see a reproduction of Truman's White House office, the United Nation's Charter Table, and many of the late President's papers and memorials. Harry & Bess are buried in the courtyard. Next we travel across the fertile lands of Kansas, passing mile after mile of fertile wheat fields. This afternoon we visit the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, KS. We’ll tour the family home built on land plowed and planted more than fifty years ago by the six Eisenhower boys. The museum houses me- mentos, souvenirs and gifts received during Eisenhower's career. The Library contains his Presidential papers, and the President is buried in the Meditation Chapel. We continue to Hays, KS for our night's rest, following an included dinner. (B,D) Day 4: It's a scenic drive today as we continue across the great plains of Kansas. This afternoon we arrive in Colorado Springs, where we visit the United States Air Force Academy at the foot of Rampart Range. Here, on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, cadets undergo four years of rigorous training and study. We will drive through the Garden of the Gods, a 1300-acre park with massive red sandstone formations. Among them are the Kissing Camel and Balanced Rock. The sun accentuates the color of the stone. Overnight will be in Colorado Springs. (B,L)

Day 5: Colorado is a state of scenic superlatives and this morning we will see some of its spec- tacularly rugged splendor as we take the short drive to the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River near Canon City. Lunch will be included here also. Following lunch we will continue west across the Continental Divide and the spectacular Colorado Rockies, where we will visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, famed for its narrowness, its 1,730 to 2,725 foot depth, great expanses of sheer rock granite walls and rugged gorge formations. We spend the night in Montrose, CO. (B,L) Continued on next page Page 15 Day 6: A thrill-packed day awaits us today as we make our way to the frontier town of Silverton, CO. We’ll have an included lunch at The Bent Elbow Restaurant and time to explore this fascinating town. By mid- afternoon we will board the Silverton to Durango Narrow Gauge Train for an exciting journey down the scenic “River of Lost Souls” Gorge. We’ll experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago. The ride from Silverton to Durango winds through spectacular & breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest, for an unforgettable adventure. We’ll spend the night in the Durango area. (B,L)

Day 7: Following breakfast this morning we depart for Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado. The largest and earliest of the Cliff dwellings are located here. We’ll spend the morning touring the ruins of this 52,000-acre park. We’ll make a stop at the Far View Visitor Center, visit the Spruce Tree House, and drive the Mesa Top Loop Road. Lunch will be included at the Far View Terrace Café in the park. By early afternoon we depart and we’ll make a special stop at Four Cor- ners, the only place in the United States where four states-Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico-have a common meeting point. We travel through Monu- ment Valley en route to Page, Arizona, home of the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River, where we will spend the next two nights. (B,L)

Day 8: The Glen Canyon Dam forms spectacular Lake Powell, a 196-mile long dazzling blue oasis in the middle of the desert. Later this morning we board a sightseeing boat for a Lunch Cruise on the waters of beautiful Lake Powell viewing its majesty. We will spend the night again in Page. (B,L)

Day 9: Today will be a long-remembered highlight of our tour, for this morning we travel to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Whatever you might have expected, you just won't be prepared for what you'll see as endless oceans of color spread to the far horizons in ever-changing waves of gold, crimson, blue and lavender sandstone. After lunch we will explore the area, which will include a visit to the awesome Navajo Bridge, which crosses the Colorado River's Marble Canyon near Lee's Ferry. We will stop at the Navajo Bridge interpretive center. On the Navajo Nation (east) side of the bridge, there is an area for Native American craft vendors, where we can shop for authentic Indian jewelry. we depart northbound across the Kaibab Plateau and into Utah, to the Zion Canyon area, for our overnight. Dinner is included this evening. (B,D)

Day 10: Following breakfast we follow the scenic Mt. Carmel Highway through the One Mile Tunnel to Zion National Park. We’ll enjoy a narrated tram tour of this beautiful area that was once a refuge for Mormon pioneers. Desert terrain and huge, sculpted rock formations co-exist with waterfalls and hanging gardens. Gi- gantic stone masses seem to guard the canyon floor and spectacular gorges. The Mor- mons called this spectacular outdoor wonderland the "Heavenly City of God," because its massive formations of extremely vertical rock looked like huge cathedrals and thrones. Following lunch on our own, we drive the short distance to Bryce Canyon National Park, located in the Dixie National Forest. Though much smaller than Zion, Bryce has its own brand of unique beauty, featuring weird-looking formations known as hoodoos. These formations undergo a constant change of color from the reflection of sunlight hitting at different angles. From the rim drive, the oddly shaped rocks and cliffs resemble castles, animals, people, and houses. We’ll spend the night near the entrance to the park. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D)

Day 11: Following breakfast this morning we continue north and then east through Utah. This afternoon we visit Arches National Park. This timeless, natural landscape of giant stone arches, pinnacles, spires, fins and windows was once the bed of an ancient sea. The power of ero- sion has laid bare the skeletal structure of the earth in Arches. We spend the night in Grand Junction, CO where we will enjoy an included dinner tonight. (B,D)

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Day 12: No matter which way you look, while standing in the middle of Grand Junction you'll see incredibly beautiful mountain vistas. We continue east this morning passing through Glenwood Springs where Doc Holliday, the dentist of O. K. Corral fame, is buried. Later we will make a brief stop in Vail, the glamorous international ski resort. Moving on to the “mile high city” of Denver, we stop at the capitol for pictures and drive by the Mile High Stadium. We’ll overnight in the Denver area, and we have an included dinner at one of Denver’s favorite restaurants. (B,D)

Day 13: Following breakfast we’ll travel through what was once called the “Great Ameri- can Desert,” but today has become a farming and manufacturing mainstay of America--- Nebraska. We travel I-80 along the Platte River. We visit Nebraska's most exciting new monument, the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, near Kearney. The $60 million monument spans Interstate 80, and marks the spot where the Oregon Trail, California Trail and Mormon Trail intersected. Overnight will be near Grand Island, NE and dinner will be included tonight. (B,D)

Day 14: Our travels today take us through Lincoln, Nebraska's capital city, then through Kansas City, Mis- souri, where we visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Built in 1853, the Steamboat Arabia sank in the murky waters of the Mighty Mississippi in 1856. In 1989, the steamship and her cargo were rediscovered and resurrected in a massive excavation project and today we can explore the past through this perfectly preserved time capsule. Our final destination today is the “Queen of the Ozarks,” Springfield, MO where we overnight , following an included dinner. (B,D)

Day 15: Following breakfast this morning we tour Fantastic Caverns, in Spring- field. We will board a jeep-drawn tram and ride through a myriad of majesty and history. Late afternoon finds us in Sikeston at the famous Lambert's Throwed Roll Restaurant. Included is all the rolls you can catch, along with heaping helpings of corn, okra, beans, ham, roast beef . . . you name it! Continuing east, we cross the Missis- sippi and Ohio Rivers as we make our way to Paducah, KY, for our final overnight stay. (B,D)

Day 16: We’ll spend our last day of this tour traveling through the beautiful mountains of Tennessee as we turn our thoughts toward home. It’s been an unforgettable tour. We’ll never forget our experiences and our fellowship with our friends. (B)

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Page 17 PENNSYLVANIA AMISH & Washington DC GREAT FOR ALL AGES! INCLUDES “Joseph” AT SIGHT & SOUND THEATER September 14 – 19, 2015 6 Days/5 Nights - Tour includes 10 Meals $910 PP Double / $830 PP Triple $750 PP Quad / $1275 Single

Day 1: Come away with Ionosphere Tours as we enjoy a beautiful travel day heading north into the mountains of western Virginia. Lunch will be included today, and we will overnight in the Hager- stown, Maryland area. (L) Day 2: Following breakfast, we will continue north, traveling through Maryland into Pennsylvania. By mid-morning we will arrive in Hershey, where the aroma of chocolate pervades. The town was founded in 1903 by Milton Hershey, who planned and built this industrial community. We’ll visit Hershey’s Chocolate World where we will take an automated tour ride that will explain the chocolate-making process from harvesting the cocoa bean to packaging the finished product. There are also shops where we will want to purchase our favorite chocolate “goodies” to satisfy our sweet tooth. Follow- ing lunch on our own we continue on to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for a stay in the heart of the rolling fields and farms of the Pennsylvania Amish. Upon arrival we will check into our hotel in Bird-in- Hand, where we will have accommodations for the next two nights. Then back by Popular Demand- Joseph! We have reserved seats in the grand, Sight and Sound Millennium Theater as we are transported back in time to the days of “Joseph”. Joseph’s story of forgiveness and integrity has made this Bible story a timeless truth. We’ll experience a cast of 45 professional adult and children actors, dozens of live animals gracing the aisles, several amazing dream sequences including Joseph in his colorful coat “flying” over the audience, larger-than-life staging which includes a spectacular Egyptian palace scene spanning 300 feet and wrapping around three sides of the audience, plus, twenty original songs. Our included dinner tonight is an Amish treat as we enjoy a family style feast at the Hershey Farm Restaurant or similar. (B,D) Day 3: After an included breakfast buffet at the hotel this morning we welcome our step-on guide onboard our motorcoach for a Guided Tour of the farms and homes of the Amish. Manicured homes, gardens and fields are evidence of the hard work of the Amish and Mennonite residents of Lancaster County, and we’re sure to see the well-known black buggies of the Amish that are their only mode of transportation to and from work, church and the markets. We’ll have lunch on our own at Kitchen Kettle Village. This village has over 40 local shops and dining spots in one outdoor shopping village, filled with homemade Lancaster County food, fresh baked goods and tasty canned goods. We are in for a special treat as we visit the Kreider Farm, for a unique experience. Our 90-minute dairy farm tour offers a high-tech view of farming including a drive, in our bus, down the middle of the Titanic-sized loafing barn, otherwise known as the cow palace and a bird's eye view of the milking merry-go-round. This tour is filled with facts and humor, sure to please our group. We’ll take time later this afternoon to visit the Amish Farmer’s Market in Bird-in-Hand. Tonight we’ll have an included dinner in an authentic Amish home. (B,D) Continued on next page

Page 18 Day 4: Following our included breakfast this morning we depart for the short drive to our nation’s Capital City, Washington, DC. We’ll take in many of the major sights in Washington, DC, and spend the next 2 nights in the northern Virginia area. Our first stop this morning will be a visit to Ar- lington National Cemetery, in Arlington, VA. The tourmobile will be included with stops at the Kennedy Gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Changing of the Guard. Then we continue into Washington, DC, where we will have lunch on our own at Union Station. Following lunch we will have a tour of the US Capitol, that de- parts from the beautiful new underground Capitol Visitor Center. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D) Day 5: Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel this morning, then...a full day of sightseeing. We will drive up Embassy Row for a visit to the Washington Na- tional Cathedral. After our tour, we will have a chance to visit the Smithsonian Museums, where we will want to explore the Natural History and American History, or the Air & Space Museums. Later in this afternoon we’ll admire the World War II, the Lincoln, the Viet Nam, the Korean, the FDR, and the MLK Memorials. Dinner will be included tonight. (B,D) Day 6: We find ourselves heading home this morning following breakfast. We take with us wonderful memories with our family and friends, and we think about what a rich and precious heritage we enjoy as Ameri- cans. (B)

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Page 19 NEW RIVER RIDE & THE HATFIELD TRAIL ALMOST HEAVEN - WEST VIRGINIA! September 23-26, 2015 4 Days/3 Nights -Tour includes 6 Meals $750 PP Double / $720 PP Triple $685 Quads / $960 Single

Day 1: Come away with Ionosphere Tours as we make way to beautiful West Virginia. Our overnight accommodations will be in Huntington, WV area. This evening we will visit the Heritage Farm Museum & Village. We are in for a historical treat as we step into a frontier cabin and learn of a frontier life based on agriculture and barter, as we tour from building to building and see the decades pass from an agrarian to an industrialized society. Dinner will be included after our tour. (D) Day 2: Following breakfast, we will tour the Blenko Glass Factory, one of the last producers of hand blown glass in America. Now we travel south into the coalfields. We will learn about the Matewan Massacre which occurred during a labor dispute in 1920. Miners here, who had joined the newly formed UMW, were being fired and evicted from their company owned homes. It was a hostile atmosphere with mines owners hiring mercenary guards which led to shootings. Coal miners from across West Virginia tied red bandanas around their necks and marched to Matewan in support. Did you know that it was from this March, and those bandanas, that the phrase "Redneck" was first coined? It may surprise us to know that the Matewan Chief of Police was one Sid Hatfield, a descendant of the Hatfields involved in the bitter feudal rivalry that occurred between 1878 and 1891. Our afternoon features narrated sightseeing to some of the actual Hatfield & McCoy feud sites and a history of the events that occurred here in the back country of West Virginia. Next, we enjoy the Hatfield & McCoy Show, followed by a story teller or musical entertainment. Tonight we will enjoy a Stolen Pig Dinner, with all the trimmings. (B,D) Day 3: Today begins on a train traveling from Huntington to White Sulphur Springs. With a narrator we wind through the scenic New River Gorge, the evergreen “Grand Canyon of the East”. We’ll pass waterfalls and whitewater, see Hawks Nest and the New River Bridge towering above, and remote river & rail towns whose histories were tied to coal. The train ride ends at The Greenbrier Resort’s Rail Station where our bus is waiting. You then drive into The Greenbrier Resort for a marvelous lunch at Slammin' Sammy's. Fol- lowing lunch we will take a Greenbrier Bunker Tour. Built by the Eisenhower Administration, it was a Fall Out Shelter for Congress in the event of a Nuclear Attack. This secret facility existed for 30 years, in plain sight, yet hidden from both hotel employees and guests. It's a fascinating story and we will learn how the pantries were stocked and replenished with fresh produce and supplies. At any moment there was enough fresh water and food here to support the entire House & Senate for 60 days. Our overnight accommodations are in Lewisburg, WV, following an included dinner at Food & Friends. (B,D) Day 4: Following our included breakfast this morning we depart for home. How wonderful is West Virginia! This has been such a great getaway. (B) Deposit/Payment Requirements: $200.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Plus cost of deluxe travel insurance if desired cost per person is: $70 Double ,Triple, Quad & Single Final Payment Due by August 7, 2015

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Page 20 OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA’S SHORE SEPTEMBER 23-27, 2015 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Tour includes 8 Meals

Day 1: The Outer Banks consist of a string of narrow islands and peninsulas that lie between the ocean and the sounds along 125 miles of North Carolina’s coast. The area is rich in history. The first Eng- lish colony was established on Roanoke Island in 1585. At Kill Devil Hills in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully launched the first flight of a power-driven airplane. Come away with us as we discover the lands of the Outer Banks that are constantly shifted by wind and waves. We will travel along the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore on the Atlantic Coast. By late afternoon we arrive in the Nags Head, NC area, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. Dinner tonight will be included at a local favorite seafood restaurant. (D)

Day 2: Following breakfast this morning, the first thing on our agenda is a visit to the Wright Broth- ers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. The visitor center exhibits include reproductions of the 1902 glider and 1903 flyer. Next we will tour the Elizabeth II, a replica of the ship that transported colonist to the new world. The Elizabeth II is located across from Manteo’s waterfront. Following lunch on our own, we will stroll through the unique Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. This is a re-created, 16th-century formal English garden. We will take time to visit the Lind- say Warren Visitor Center that has artifacts and relics from the period of the first colony, as well as a 17- minute film about the English attempt to settle in the New World. Dinner will be included tonight. We overnight again in the Nags Head area. (B,D)

Day 3: Today we continue our touring as we welcome our local guide onboard and enter the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which extends 70 miles to Ocracoke Inlet. We will see such attractions as the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Sta- tion, Cape Hatteras, and Bodie Lighthouses. We will see one of the largest fleets of sportfishing boats on the mid-Atlantic Coast at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. We believe that our guide may have a few “surprises” in store for us as the day unfolds. After some free time in the village of Okracoke, we will board the late afternoon ferry to Cedar Island. We’ll travel to More- head City for our overnight accommodations and dinner will be included. (B,D)

Day 4: Following breakfast we’ll depart for the beautiful coastal fishing hamlet of Beaufort. Our local step-on guide will point out historical sights and share stories of local lore. We’ll also visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum where we’ll see artifacts as well as exhibits featuring North Carolina’s rich seafood industry, life saving stations and lighthouses. Following lunch on our own we’ll continue our journey as we depart for New Bern. We will visit the Tryon Palace and Gardens. This was the Colonial Capitol of North Carolina and also the home of Royalist governor, William Tryon. The grounds and palace are landscaped in the manner of 18th-century English Gardens. We’ll spend the night in New Bern, and dinner will be included near our hotel. (B,D)

Day 5: After breakfast at our hotel this morning, we depart for home. We arrive home early evening having experienced a wonderful getaway to North Carolinas Awesome Outer Banks, and beyond. (B)

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2015 NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS $505 PP Double /$455 PP Triple October 1 - 4, 2015 $405 PP Quad /$700 Single Tour Includes 4 Meals

It’s time for the annual National Quartet Convention, Southern Gospel Music’s premier event. Rich tradition comes to life as 40,000 attendees meet to hear the patriarchs and the new, up and com- ers in Southern Gospel music “bring the house down” singing all of their Gospel greats. This is the second year the event will be at the Leconte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN

DAY 1: We depart this morning for Pigeon Forge, TN. We have reserved seats for the evening performance at the Quartet Convention that begins at 5:30 pm. Also included is admission into the exhibitor hall that features Southern Gospel Music related vendors/exhibitors and a food court. (L)

DAY 2: Following breakfast this morning we will have free time to do some exploring in the area. You will have the option to go to the showcase Spectaculars as well as to the special inspirational speakers today and tomorrow. These seminars consist of Record Company Showcases, Christian Motivational Seminars, and “Fun In The Afternoon” con- certs. Tonight – back to the Leconte Center for tonight’s session of the Quartet Convention. (B)

DAY 3: Today, following breakfast we will have more free time to explore in the area again. This afternoon again you will have the option to visit the Showcase Seminars at the Leconte Center. We’ll want to return to the Center a little early tonight so that we have time to browse around in the Exhibit Hall. This evening we have reserved seats once again for our final night at the Quartet Convention. (B)

DAY 4 : Following breakfast this morning we depart for home. What a special time we have shared. We’ll talk about the music, fun and fellowship for a long, long time! (B)

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Page 22 NEW ENGLAND FALL COLORS VERMONT & NEW HAMPSHIRE AREAS

October 3-10, 2015 - 8 Days / 7 Nights - Tour Includes 14 Meals $1295 PP Double / $1175 PP Triple / $1055 PP Quad / $1800 Single

Day 1: Our New England adventure begins today as we travel north to the Baltimore, Maryland area for our overnight accommodations. Lunch will be included today. (L)

Day 2: Following breakfast we continue north as we head into Pennsylvania. We will visit one of the world’s largest indoor conservatories at beautiful Longwood Gardens! Longwood Gardens, sometimes referred to as the DuPont Gardens, was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont. The entire estate offers 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants, and spectacular fountains. At this time of year we will reconnect with nature amid the glowing reds, golds, and oranges of Autumn. We leave Longwood behind and travel through New Jersey and New York to Connecticut. We have accommodations in New Haven, and we’ll enjoy an included dinner at a local favorite restaurant. (B,D)

Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel this morning we head north through Massachusetts and into Vermont. We’ll make a stop at the headquarters for Yankee Candle near Deerfield, MA. We’ll have lunch on our own here before we depart for the Vermont Country Store, home of the Voice of the Mountains mail order catalog. Our next stop will be at a scenic portion of Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon. A bridge on Hwy 4 spans the gorge 165 feet above the Ottauquechee River. We’ll also make a stop at Quechee Gorge Village that offers antiques, arts and crafts. Next, we’ll check into our hotel in White River Junction, Vermont, where we will spend the next three nights. Dinner will be included tonight in the area. (B,D)

Day 4: Following breakfast this morning we continue our amazing New England journey as we travel into New Hampshire and the White Mountains. We enter Franconia Notch State Park before riding the Cannon Mountain Tram. The enclosed 80- passenger tram rises 2,022 ft. over a distance of one mile to Cannon Mountain Summit where the view is magnificent. We continue to enjoy the breathtaking scenery along our route through the White Mountains and we pause for an included elegant lunch and Tour of the Mount Washington Luxury Resort Hotel. This afternoon we will enjoy a nostalgic, narrated, train ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Our 21 mile, 1¾ hour roundtrip excursion offers a relaxing train ride that takes us “over the river and through the woods.” We’re invited to sit back and enjoy the passing scenery as we travel through fields and woodlands, crossing the East Branch, Saco and Ellis Rivers on the way to Bartlett. Here we also have the opportunity to watch the locomotive “run around” for the return trip to North Conway. By late afternoon we depart for our return to White River Junction, where we will spend the night once again. (B,L)

Day 5: Our first stop this morning will be to visit the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, in Montpelier, VT. Free sugar house tours and tasting, multimedia displays in a real woodshed theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life museum make up the Morse Farm experience and sprinkled throughout, are whimsical carved folklife characters created by Burr Morse . A highlight today will be a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, on a rolling pasture overlooking the Worcester Range, just north of Waterbury. We’ll also include a stop at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, located at Waterbury Center. This Ver- mont legend is New England’s largest producer of apple cider. We’ll watch cider making and sample free cider fresh from the press. On hand is a collection of antique cider making and agricultural machin- ery. We return to our White River Junction Hotel for a third night and an included dinner in the area. (B,D) Continued on next page

Page 23 Day 6: Following breakfast this morning we drive a short distance for a visit to Hildene in Manchester, Vermont. Robert Todd Lincoln built Hildene as a summer home at the turn of the 20th century. He was the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to maturity. A prosperous businessman, the younger Lincoln built this summer retreat complete with a 1,000-pipe organ and extensive formal gardens. Our visit will include a video orientation, tour of the Lincoln home, a demonstration of the 1,000 pipe organ and access to the formal gardens. Lunch will be included today. Next, we depart for West Point, New York, where we will visit the U.S. Military Academy. We’ll have a guided tour of the post, with stops at the Cadet Chapel and the West Point Museum. We continue on to Oakland, New Jersey area, where we have accommodations for tonight. (B,L)

Day 7: This morning, following breakfast we depart for the Lancaster, Pennsylva- nia area. Following an included lunch at a local favorite Amish Restaurant, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Amish Farmlands. By late afternoon we depart for Maryland for our final overnight in Hagerstown. (B,L)

Day 8: All too soon, our journey must come to an end. Following breakfast this morning, it’s time to turn home, filled with the wonderful memories that remain from our autumn excursion. We reflect on all the beautiful scenery we’ve viewed this week, and maybe even talk of future trips into the beautiful region of New England. What a wonderful time we have shared. (B)

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Page 24 DOWN-HOME BRANSON !!

6 Days/5 Nights October 13 – 18, 2015 Tour includes 11 Meals!

Day 1: Ionosphere Tours is Branson bound as we board our motorcoach and travel through Georgia into Tennessee. Our trip continues west and carries us around Nashville and into Kentucky. Following an included dinner at Patti’s 1880 Settlement, we’ll spend the night in the riverside city of Paducah. (L,D)

Day 2: Following breakfast this morning we continue our travels west, across the Ohio Riv- er, a tiny little piece of Illinois, and across the muddy, mighty Mississippi River. The fertile plains of Missouri prevail for a while, then we begin a gradual climb into the rolling Ozark Mountains of Missouri. By mid-afternoon we arrive in Springfield, Missouri, where our first stop will be at the Bass Pro Shops, Outdoor World. By reputation, this is The World’s Greatest Sporting Goods Store! In addition this outlet is a wonderland of animal wildlife mounts among natural looking settings, a majestic four-story waterfall and a huge one-of-a kind aquarium system. Now it’s time for our early included dinner at Lambert’s Cafe, “The Only Home of Throwed Rolls”. Have your heartiest appetite ready! It’s just a short drive to Branson, the little city with glittering theaters lining the “Strip”. Home to dozens of down-home music shows, with top-name artists, we will see five of these fabulous shows during our stay!

Our accommodations are here in Branson for the next three nights. Branson is known as the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World.” Tonight we take our seats for the *Presley Jubilee Show, the longest running show on the strip. It's the kind of music that won't just entertain you... it'll inspire you. Of course, with four generations of Presleys', you're bound to get some young 'uns that want to do it their way. And as the family's changed, so has the sound of today's country music. That's why you'll recognize many of your favorite new country hits, performed by some of today's best country entertainers. (B,D)

Day 3 : Following breakfast we have reserved seats for the *Shoji Tabuchi Show, a must for everyone visiting Branson! This incredibly talented master of the violin is positively awesome, and provides virtually every style of music, from country to classical, and bluegrass to gospel. After lunch we’ll take time to visit some of the many outlets located in the Branson area. Today we will also see “The Duttons” international touring and recording artists that play everything from bluegrass to classical in their shows, featuring a variety of instruments: violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and drums among others. They were also finalists on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”. Dinner will be included tonight. Our overnight is again in Branson. (B,D)

Day 4 : A full day of fun awaits us today. Following breakfast we have reserved seats for a show sure to get your morning off to a good start! Yakov Smirnoff. Since 1992, the Rus- sian born entertainer has performed comedy at his own theater in Branson for over four million visitors. Continued on next page

Page 25 His comedic style is firmly grounded within his mission statement "to experience happiness and teach it to the world with passion through comedy and sensitivity." While in the process of doing so, he leaves his crowd in stitches, fulfilling his promise that you will laugh your Yak- off. This afternoon we’ll take time to visit the Stone Hill Winery for a tour and bottling demonstration. Following an included dinner tonight, we take our seats for Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express. Clay shares the stage with 24 veteran cast members in a high energy, country music variety show guaranteed to make you tap your toes, stomp your feet, and even let out a holler or two! The unbelievable talent, hysterical comedy, and down-home person- ality bring guests back time and time again. (B,D)

Day 5 : We’ll enjoy breakfast in Branson this morning, then it’s time to turn our motorcoach eastward. There is much to see today as we travel through the forested hills of the southern Ozark Mountains of Arkan- sas, past Little Rock and back over the Mississippi River and into Tennessee. We cross the mighty river this time in the heart of the bustling port of Memphis. We continue on to Jackson, Tennessee, where we have accommodations for the night, following our included dinner at Casey Jones Village Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6 : Following breakfast this morning we continue eastward and homeward bound. This will certainly be a trip we will never forget; the fantastic shows, the food and the fellowship, just couldn’t be beat! (B)

* In reserving shows in Branson, we anticipate these shows and the order in which we attend these shows. How- ever, it may be necessary to substitute a show and/or rearrange the order, due to any unforeseen circumstances.

$975 PP Double / $905 PP Triple $835 Quad / $1250 Single

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Page 26 ROLLING ON THE RIVERS

OCTOBER 20 – 26, 2015 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS INCLUDES 12 Meals

Would you like to ride on four different excursions on two great rivers, the Mississippi and the Ohio? If you like riverboatin’ then this is the tour for you! The past comes to life as we hear the whistles blow and the calliopes play, and watch the paddlewheels churn!

Day 1- Join Ionosphere as we board our motorcoach and travel through Tennes- see, and Kentucky en route to the Cincinnati, Ohio area for our first overnight. We enjoy a fantastic dinner cruise tonight with BB Riverboats on the waters of the Ohio River, in nearby Newport, Kentucky. (D)

Day 2 - Following breakfast this morning we cross into southeastern Indiana. Our route takes us through Indianapolis, the capital city. We’ll make a stop at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, one of the most famous landmarks in the world. We will visit the Hall of Fame Museum that is rec- ognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing. In 1987, the museum and Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark. Our travels continue northwest into Illi- nois to Moline, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. This evening we enjoy a special feast at the Machine Shed Restaurant, a unique restaurant with great home cooked food that is operated as if it were run by a bunch of farmers. (B,D)

Day 3 - This morning we depart for a 4- hour Octoberfest Cruise on the Mississippi River! A paddlewheeler from bygone days will take us leisurely up the river as we enjoy live entertainment and delicious food. We can sit back, relax, and watch the unfolding panorama as we cruise on the upper Mississippi River . As we depart from the dock we will partake of homemade sticky rolls and assorted fresh fruits. Lots of OmPaPas and dancing during this cruise! Our lunch will include a fantastic array of taste tempting buffet items. Next, we visit the John Deere Pavilion, an impressive showcase of vintage and modern-day farm equipment. Interactive displays allow us to sit in the cab of a harvester, or take a virtual tour through the Harvester Works, the company's local combine factory. We overnight in the Moline area again. (B,L)

Day 4 - Today we travel south to Hannibal, Missouri, located on the Mississippi River. Following lunch on our own, we’ll take a relaxing riverboat cruise aboard the Mark Twain, an authentic Mississippi River paddlewheeler. Following the cruise we visit Mark Twain’s boyhood home and museum, and see the house of his sweetheart, Becky Thatcher. We will spend the night in the Hannibal area and dinner is included this evening. (B,D)

Day 5 - Following breakfast this morning, we depart for St. Louis, Missouri. Upon arrival we will visit the Cathedral Basilica, which has one of the largest mosaic collections in the world. In 1912, installation of mosaics in the interior began. Completed in 1988, the mosaics collectively contain 41.5 million glass pieces in more than 7,000 colors. Continued on next page Page 27 Following an included lunch we will visit the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Our tour will offer an in-depth look at how some of America’s favorite beers are crafted, us- ing the finest, all-natural ingredients, by following it through the steps of the brewing and packaging process. Since its founding in 1852 in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch has been taking pride in producing some of the world’s finest beers, one batch at a time. We will have an opportunity to taste some of the quality products in the Hospitality Room at the conclusion of the tour. While on tour, we will see and learn about the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at the historic stables built in 1885. These majestic giants have appeared in some of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials over the years and represent a special part of Anheuser-Busch’s history. Their size and strength will astound you, and the historic stables will make for a great photo opportunity. Next, we’ll find ourselves standing beneath the incredible Gateway Arch, a memorial to all the men and wom- en who began their journey into the unknown West from this very spot. We’ll visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, located in the base of the arch. We overnight in the St. Louis area. (B,L)

Day 6 - This morning we depart the meandering Mississippi and head to Ken- tucky and the Derby Town, Louisville. Louisville is best known for its bour- bon and tobacco, but most of all it thrives on thoroughbred horse racing. We con- clude our river ramblings as we enjoy a mouth-watering Brunch Cruise onboard the “Belle of Louisville” on the waters of the Ohio River. We overnight in the Louisville area. (B,L)

Day 7- Following breakfast this morning we’re homeward bound. We have some wonderful memories to recall as we recollect our time spent “Rolling on the Rivers”! (B)

$1135 PP Double / $1030 PP Triple $925 PP Quad / $1550 Single

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Page 28 KEY WEST - FLORIDA CIRCLE 6 Days/5 Nights November 2-7, 2015 Tour includes 10 Meals!

See for yourself what everyone raves about as we pack our bags and board our motorcoach for a six-day adventure into the Sunshine State. The southernmost city in the continental United States, Key West once served as a base of operation against pirates; today it is the south ter- minus of the scenic Overseas Highway. Experience the “real Florida” as we circle through the state that is famous for much more than a Mouse!

Day 1: Our first day’s travel carries us through South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida. Our overnight stay is in the Ocala, FL area. Ocala is located not far from the famous Weeki Wachee Springs, the only city of real mermaids. Dinner will be included tonight. (D)

Day 2: Following breakfast his morning we will visit Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs. Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring -- the only one of its kind in the world -- and one of Florida’s oldest and most unique roadside attractions. For almost 60 years, the fun, family oriented park has lured in visitors with beautiful mermaids who swim in the cool, clear spring waters. Weeki Wachee Springs is a magical entrance into a mysterious blue underwater world of mermaids, manatees, tur- tles and bubbles. Following lunch we will travel to Sarasota, where the circus is an integral part of this city’s past. In 1927 John Ringling selected the town for his Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and made it his home. We will take time to see the John and Mable Ringling Museum. Admission will include The Circus Museum and Ringling Residence. Overnight will be in the Sarasota area, following our included dinner. (B,D)

Day 3: It’s just a short drive to Ft. Myers this morning, where we will make a stop on beautiful McGregor Boulevard. Majestic royal palms line this street where the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Es- tates are located. We will tour “Seminole Lodge”, where Thomas Edison spent his “working vacations” from 1866 until his death in 1931. The tour will include his home, laboratory, museum and gardens. We will also tour “Mangoes”, the residence of the world’s first billionaire, Henry Ford. Following lunch we will make our way through the Everglades National Park area, where sightseeing opportunities are abundant. We’ll watch for airboats, alligators and anhinga, as we head for Florida City, which will be our home for the next two nights. Dinner will be included tonight at one of the local favorite restaurants. (B, D)

Day 4: Today’s sightseeing is, in a word, “awesome” as we leave bright and early this morning and travel the Florida Keys to Key West. Linked to the mainland by the 113-mile Overseas High- way, the “Keys” are a series of low-lying subtropical islands composed largely of coral and mangroves. This highway that we will travel is one of the world’s longest land-and-sea stretches. Our destination is Key West, which is only 90 miles from Cuba! Home at various times to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost, Key West remains a popular retreat for artists and writers. Today while exploring, you may want to sample some of the famous cuisine like conch chowder, conch fritters and Key lime pie for lunch. Continued on next page

Page 29 Also included today will be a Conch Tour Train ride that will take us on a 10 mile tour through old and new Key West with informative narration. We’ll also have free time this afternoon for browsing in the world famous Mallory Square. Some may want to visit Ernest Hemingway’s Home & Museum or the Little White House Museum, while some may want to just sit and watch the world go by, along the waterfront. By late afternoon we depart for our return to Florida City, enjoying the sunset as it sizzles into the ocean. What a view! Dinner will be included tonight.( B,D)

Day 5: As we head for St. Augustine, we will travel along the east coast of Florida this morning. We’ll pause in Ft. Lauderdale for a memorable and relaxing and enjoyable sightseeing cruise through the "Venice of America". Our fully-narrated 90-minute sightseeing tour begins in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the narrow, winding New River. From there we will enter the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and pass into Port Everglades - home of the world's busiest cruise ship port, and head back up the New River to our dock. By late afternoon we arrive in St. Augustine, where we have accommodations for tonight. Lunch will be included today. (B,L)

Day 6: Following breakfast this morning we explore the Old City of St. Au- gustine, which still preserves strong evidence of its Spanish origin. We’ll hop onboard an open-air tram, for a narrated tour that will include the Fountain of Youth. The Fountain of Youth is on the site claimed to be Ponce De Leon’s landing place April 3, 1513. This park contains the spring reputed to be the “Fountain of Youth”. Additional features include a planetarium, audiovisuals and a revolving world globe. Lunch will be on our own in the historic Old City, before we depart for home. The fantastic scenery, the food and the fellowship, just couldn’t be beat. (B)

$945 PP Double / $870 PP Triple $795 PP Quad / $1225 Single

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Page 30 “THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY” a NarroWay Production Plus THE SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW in Charlotte

November 13-14, 2015 2 Days / 1 Night Includes 2 Meals

Day 1: Come away with Ionosphere Tours as we experience the Holiday Season in grand style. Our first stop will be at the Southern Christmas Show in Charlottte . Every area of the show offers magic, shopping and fun. Our journey begins at Olde Towne with tall trees, tempting treats, tiny houses, and toe-tapping entertainment. Next comes North Carolina wines, regional artists, gifts for you and yours. It’s Christmas at every turn! Next, we will check into the Drury Inn & Suites, where we have accommodations for tonight. Tonight we are in for a special treat as we experience the magic of The Real Christmas Story and a traditional Christmas Dinner! Snowfall is guaranteed at every performance! We’ll see our favorite Christmas scenes and hear our favorite Christmas songs! Then we will watch in awe-stricken wonder as NarroWay Productions beautifully recreates the Real Christmas story. (D)

Day 2: Following breakfast this morning we depart for the Billy Graham Library . After entering the dairy barn-styled library, a flowing exhibit invites us to follow “One Man’s Journey” from the pastures and gravel roads of North Carolina, to “big tents” and arenas in America’s largest cities; to stadiums, televisions, and radios across the globe. Displays of historic backdrops alternate with multimedia screening theaters showing events and milestones of Mr. Gra- ham’s lifelong mission—to tell others about the love of Christ. The library includes a bookstore—named “Ruth’s Attic” after his wife Ruth Bell Graham, an author, poet, and lover of literature—with unique gifts of Christian literature, as well as the Graham family homeplace. Before departing for home we will spend a little time at Charlotte’s Premium Outlets, where we can shop and have a bite of lunch. By mid-afternoon we depart for home. This trip is sure to have a little something for everyone, so come along for a fun filled getaway!!! (B)

$240 PP Double / $225 PP Triple $210 Quad / $300 Single

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Page 31 SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS November 17 - 19, 2015 Tour includes 4 meals

Day 1: This morning we depart on a spectacular, fun-filled three days of Christmastime in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. By late afternoon we check into our hotel, where we have accommodations for the next two nights. Tonight, following an included dinner at Applewood Farm House, we’ll enjoy the Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Spectacular. Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry is a multi-million dollar Christmas production that features flying sugar plum fairies, soar- ing angels, dancing elves, enchanted reindeer, Jolly ol’ Saint Nick, and most importantly, the celebration of the birth of Christ with the area’s largest living nativity! The incredible cast includes talented singers, dancers, comedians, live animals, and a huge band spot- lighting the orchestral sounds of our incredible brass section. Beautiful costumes, incredible special effects and lavish sets round out this first class Christmas experience! It’s sure to become a family tradition! (D)

Day 2: Following breakfast, we’ll have time to explore some of the outlet malls in search of those hard-to-find Christmas gifts. Tonight we have reservations at the Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Disaster Din- ner Show. We’ll join Pa Hatfield and Ma McCoy as they try to set aside their differences in the spirit of the Season. They bring their two famous feudin’ families together for a night of food and entertainment guaranteed to make you feel better about spending the holidays with our in-laws! Whether we’re city- folk or country cuzins, we’ll love the holiday singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. And Granny’s pulling out all the stops for the holiday dinner! She’s cookin’ up a heap of fried chicken and country pulled pork shoul- der barbecue! Add smashed taters, creamy cole slaw, pinto beans, cornbread, creamy vege- table soup and Granny’s special dessert. You won’t want to miss this fantastic Holiday Din- ner Show! (B,D)

Day 3: Following breakfast we will spend a little more time in the area. We’ll make a stop at the Smoky Mountain Knife Works. All too soon we must head for home, but we have had a most terrific start for the “Most Wonderful Season of the Year”. (B)

$360 PP Double / $340 PP Triple $320 PP Quad / $450 Single

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Page 32 Christmas in Myrtle Beach

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS $365 PP Double / $360 PP Triple December 2 - 4, 2015 $360 PP Quad / $435 Single Tour includes 4 meals

Day 1: Today we travel to the beautiful Grand Strand, where we get settled in for a two- night stay at our beachfront hotel. Following an included seafood buffet tonight, we will experience the magic of the holidays comes alive at the Alabama Theatre's award winning production, The South's Grandest Christmas Show. This Christmas extravaganza brings an incredible combination of talent, scenery and special effects to the Grand Strand to produce a spectacular new holiday musical experience sure to put you in the season's spirit. (D)

Day 2: Our day begins with breakfast at our hotel, followed by time for some Christmas shopping and lunch in the area. This afternoon we are in for a treat as we take our seats at the Carolina Opry. Seeing this spectacular show is a Myrtle Beach tradition that gets better each year! We will enjoy an included dinner before experiencing Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. This world- renowned holiday light show that is set to your favorite holiday songs. Featuring hundreds of thousands of energy-efficient LED lights synchronized and dancing to classic tunes like the “Hallelujah Chorus”, this is one of the biggest light shows in the country! When the drive is done, we will visit Santa’s Vil- lage and warm up with some hot cider or cocoa, roast marshmallows and toast s’mores, and visit the gift shop and Craft Corner. (B,D)

Day 3: Our third day begins with breakfast at our hotel, followed by the opportunity to take in some additional Christ- mas shopping at some of Myrtle Beach’s favorite outlet locations. Following lunch, we will board our coach filled with the Christmas spirit, and head toward home. We arrive back home by early evening. (B)

Deposit/Payment Requirements: $100.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Plus cost of travel insurance, if desired cost per person is: $47 Double, Triple, Quad, or Single

Final Payment Due by October 16, 2015

CANCELLATION POLICY WITHOUT INSURANCE: Due to the strict cancellation policies of the theaters in Myrtle Beach, any cancellation after final payment date, would result in charges for any unrecoverable expenses that would not be refunded to Ionosphere Tours, unless you can replace your reserved spot on the tour.

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Page 33 CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY 5 Days/4 Nights December 7 – 11, 2015 Tour includes 8 Meals

Day 1: Come away with us as we depart early today for the magical city; the city that never sleeps! Everything about New York City generates excitement, especially during the Christmas season. This city celebrates the season like no other, as you are soon to discover! We will overnight in the Hagerstown, Maryland area tonight. Lunch will be included today. (L)

Day 2: Following breakfast, we will continue north, traveling through Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. By lunchtime we will arrive in New York City, where we have accommodations in the New York area for the next two nights. Lunch will be included at the Clinton Diner. Following lunch we will take the Staten Island Ferry roundtrip to catch a view of the Statue of Liberty. Next, we will enjoy a driving tour of Manhattan that will include a stop at Ground Zero and a visit to the Museum. We will also stop for some bargain shopping in Chinatown. We’ll have some free time for shopping and dinner on our own in mid-town Manhattan, before we check into our hotel, just across the Hudson River in New Jersey. (B,L)

Day 3: This morning we will drive into the city and welcome our step-on guide onboard for a Guided Tour of Man- hattan Island! We’ll see all the sights from Central Park, which covers 840 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds, to the famous Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Theater District, Grand Central Station and more. Following our tour we’ll have an included lunch at Bubba Gumps at Times Square. Following lunch we’ll take a ride to the top of Rock, near Rockefeller Plaza, for a spectacular view of the city. We’ll also have some free time for shopping along 5th Avenue. This evening - BROADWAY THEATER! We have reserved seats for one of the award winning musicals currently on Broadway. (B,L)

Day 4: Before departing New York this morning we have tickets for the best Christmas show of them all! It’s Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, featuring the Rockettes, live on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall. After lunch we will depart for the Washington D.C. area, where we have accommodations tonight. We’ll have an included dinner tonight. Following dinner we will take a driving tour of the illuminated monuments in the city, before we check into our hotel in northern Virginia. (B,D)

Day 5: After enjoying our breakfast this morning, we journey toward home. The magic of the big city is left behind and we reminisce about all we’ve seen and experienced. (B)

CANCELLATION POLICY WITHOUT INSURANCE: Due to the strict cancellation policies of the New York area hotels, Broadway shows and some restaurants on this tour, any cancellation would result in charges for any unrecoverable expenses that would not be refunded to Ionosphere Tours, unless you can replace your reserved spot on the tour. Every effort will be made, by Ionosphere Tours to give you as much refund as possible.

$1090 PP Double / $1015 PP Triple $940 PP Quad / $1390 Single

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Page 34 CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL 4 Days / 3 Nights $790 PP Double / $720 PP Triple December 14 - 17, 2015 $660 PP Quad / $1050 Single Tour includes 3 Meals

Day 1 – Let’s celebrate the Christmas Season in grand style at the magnificent Gaylord Opryland Ho- tel! This resort hotel goes all out for the holidays, decorating to the hilt and providing the very best in holiday entertainment! This morning we depart the Southeast and travel to Nashville, Tennessee. Upon arrival we get checked into this beautiful Resort for our three-night stay. We are in for a special holiday treat tonight as we enjoy the Country Christmas Dinner Show in Opryland Hotel’s Presidential Ballroom featuring Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers. This is certain to be one of the highlights of our tour. (D)

Day 2 - The morning is ours to enjoy. We can have a leisurely breakfast at one of the specialty restaurants, explore the nine acres of lush indoor gardens, or maybe take an included flatboat ride on the water-way in the Delta. By lunchtime we will board the General Jackson, a paddle-wheel showboat, for a Holi- day Luncheon Cruise on the Cumberland River. We will enjoy live entertainment, along with the live band onboard. Following our luncheon cruise we will return to our beautiful hotel. Tonight, following dinner on our own at the hotel, we will make ready for a second evening of entertainment as we take our seats for the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium. The Opry, the country’s longest-running continuous radio program, has not missed a broadcast since its beginning in 1925. (L)

Day 3 - Once again we will have a leisurely morning at the resort. We will have time to explore the Con- servatory, the Cascades, and the amazing Delta, all found within the Opryland Hotel. We’ll just have to see it to believe it! Included are tickets to the Treasures for the Holidays Crafts Fair at the Hotel. Today we will make time for the Fantasy in Ice. This 20,000-square foot magical winter wonderland includes magnificent ice sculptures, many over 25 feet in length, which we can walk through, slide down, and photograph. We may want to do a little holiday shopping at Opry Mills, located within walking distance of the hotel. This 1.2 million square-foot shopping center features more than 200 retail and specialty outlets and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, which features an indoor waterfall and a 30,000-gallon aquarium. Following dinner on our own, we have reserved seats for a Christmas Broadway Production! - (TBA)

Day 4 - Following breakfast this morning, it’s time to say goodbye to this beautiful resort. But there is still much fun in store as we sing some holiday songs and enjoy good fellowship, making our way home. Lunch will be included today. We arrive home early this evening, filled with the “Spirit of the Season”. (L)

This tour requires quite a bit of walking due to the size of the hotel property. **The order of activities may vary** Deposit/Payment Requirements: $200.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Plus cost of deluxe travel insurance, if desired cost per person is: $70 Double, Triple, or Quad- $112 Single

Final Payment Due by October 6, 2015

CANCELLATION POLICY WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE: Due to the strict cancellation policies of the Opryland Hotel, any cancellation after the final payment date, could result in charges for any unrecoverable expenses that would not be refunded to Ionosphere Tours, unless you can replace your reserved spot on the tour.

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Page 35 PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED Because of cancellation penalties incurred, especially on cruises, we strongly recommend the purchase of trip protection insurance, which includes trip cancellation, interruption, and emergency medical coverage. Ionosphere Tours assists customers who wish to purchase travel protection by offering a plan through Travel Insured. Purchasing this protection will insure you receive a refund if you have to cancel due to an unforeseen sickness, injury, or death of the Insured, a Traveling Companion or Family Member (Certain exclusions apply). When you make a reservation for any travel with Ionosphere Tours, you will be offered the option of purchasing an insurance protection plan. The cost for the Deluxe Travel Insurance is listed on each of our Trip Brochures. The best time to buy tour protection is within 7 days of your initial deposit or payment so that you may be eligi- ble for Existing Medical Conditions coverage. (Other conditions, restrictions and exclusions may apply). This insurance must be purchased no later than your final trip payment date. If you choose not to purchase insurance, every effort will be made by Ionosphere Tours to refund you any monies we are able to recover. Penalties will occur after the final payment date listed on each trip brochure. Schedule of Benefits for Deluxe Protection plan

Benefit Maximum Benefit Amount Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance Medical Expense $50,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation $250,000 24-Hour Assistance Services Included Trip Cancellation Trip Cost Trip Interruption 150% of Trip Cost Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day) $750 Baggage and Personal Effects $1,500 Baggage Delay-24 Hours $400

BOOK EARLY & SAVE! BOOK BEFORE MARCH 6, 2015 Receive the following discounts (per person):

When you make a deposit, you will receive: $10.00 off : Trips 3-5 days in length $15.00 off : Trips 6-10 days in length $25.00 off : Trips 11+ days in length

When you pay in full, you can double your discount. You will receive: $20.00 off : Trips 3-5 days in length $30.00 off : Trips 6-10 days in length $50.00 off : Trips 11+ days in length

* No Discounts will apply to Credit Card Payments, Cruises, or Fly Trips. * This will insure the best pricing possible for everyone.

NO SPECIAL FORMS NEEDED-Your discount will appear on your receipt

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IONOSPHERE TOURS - CUSTOMER RESERVATION FORM PLEASE PRINT Tour Destination______Tour Dates______Name(s) (as used on nametag)______**For Cruise and Air Travel only-Name(s) as it appears on Passport or Driver’s License______Address ______City______State______Zip______Phone # ______Cell Phone# ______E-Mail______

______Accommodations ( ) Double ( ) Triple ( ) Quad ( ) Single Roommate(s) 1. ______2. ______3. ______Special Requests ( ) Smoking ( ) Handicapped-(requirements______) Desired pick up point as listed in Travel Guide______Trip Insurance included– yes______no______Please include your deposit/full payment and Trip Insurance payment with this form. The amount of the deposit and insurance due are listed on each trip brochure. If you have any coupons or I.T.’S MONEY be sure to include them as well -do not deduct them from the deposit.

Page 37 Reservations: We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as you decide you want to go on a trip. Why? Because only a limited number of people can be accommodated on our motorcoaches and some trips fill up quickly. Your deposit reserves your spot. To make a reservation simply call our office. Deposits are due 10 days after making your reservation. A confirmation will be mailed after your deposit is received. Credit card payments will incur a 3% to 5% surcharge due to the processing fees charged to us by Credit Card Companies. Local number 864-225-7783 or Toll free 800-972-1741. Mail deposits to: Ionosphere Tours – 307 N. Main St. – Anderson, SC 29621 Cancellation & Trip Interruption Insurance: When you make a reservation for a Tour, you will be offered, TRAVEL INSURED, insurance protection at that time. If you choose to purchase this insurance we will accept the payment and you will be sent a Certificate of Insurance. For this motorcoach tour coverage, pre-existing conditions will be waived if your payment is received within 7 days of making your initial trip deposit. Because of cancellation penalties incurred, especially on cruises we strongly recommend the purchase of Cancellation/Interruption Insurance. Without the purchase of insurance you will only receive a full refund if you cancel before the final payment date listed on each of the trips brochures. Insurance premiums are non-refundable. I.T.’s MONEY: For each day you travel with us you will receive $2.00 of I.T.’s Money (Ionosphere Tours Money). You may apply that amount to any Ionosphere Tour. The coupon is not transferable to any other person and is not redeemable for cash. When submitted, the I.T.’s money credit will be deducted from the final payment of the tour for which it is being used. What's Included: Transportation: Round-trip transportation is provided via our Prevost motorcoaches. All coaches are equipped with restroom, air-conditioning, adjusta- ble seats, DVD & monitors, public address system, scenic view cameras, wireless internet and tinted panoramic viewing windows Accommodations: Your highly-rated accommodations are chosen on the basis of location and cleanliness. We think you'll be delighted with our selec- tions. We will try to accommodate special room requests, but they can not be guaranteed. Room assignments are made by the hotel. ROOM CLASSIFICATIONS: Single...1 person/1 bed - Double...2 persons/2 beds - Triple...3 persons/2 beds - Quad...4 persons/2 beds Sightseeing: All sightseeing tours, guides, and admissions are covered in the tour price as outlined in the itinerary. Luggage Handling: Luggage handling is included - 1 bag per person. You may also bring 1 small overnight bag which will be your personal responsibility. Customers are reminded that we will gladly allow storage of carry-on bags in the luggage bay under the coach. Drivers will not be responsible for bringing these items to the rooms or for providing access to these bags until the end of the day. Gratuities: All necessary tips to bellmen, doormen, and dining room tips on meals in the itinerary are included. Meals: Meals are covered if so stated in the itinerary. The following codes describe what meals can be expected: B – Breakfast (Breakfast may be a full or a continental breakfast), L - Lunch, D - Dinner What's Not Included: Meals: Other than meals stated on the itinerary. Personal expenses: Room Service, telephone calls and all other items of a personal nature. Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver: Gratuities are appreciated, and the amount is always at your discretion. Suggestions - $2.00-$4.00 per person per day for your Tour Director and $2.00-$4.00 per person per day for your Driver. Gratuities on Cruises: You will be given guidelines from the Cruise Company for expected tipping.

DEPARTURE and RETURN POINTS: We will depart and return to the same locations on each of our tours. The following is a list of those places. In some cases if you are the only passenger at a location, we may ask you to join us at a nearby location. Anderson, SC – Walmart on Liberty Hwy.; Lavonia, GA– Holiday Inn Express exit 173 off I-85; Augusta, GA- Food Lion Belair Rd.; N. Augusta, SC – New Walmart Hwy 25 near I-20; Aiken, SC – Walmart Hwy 1. OTHER DEPARTURE and RETURN POINTS: We will also pick up along most major routes, such as I-20, I-85, I-95, and I-75 when the tour travels through a city on both its departure and return. Ask for details when you call to make your reservation! A special pick-up for a group depends upon the number of passengers, distance involved, and length of the tour. All special pickups must be approved. Our departure locations are doing you and Ionosphere Tours a service by allowing us to use their establishments for arrivals and departures. Not all of these locations allow parking. If you must leave a vehicle parked while on tour, kindly check with someone at that pick-up point. Neither these locations nor Ionosphere Tours are responsible should damage occur to your vehicle. Please be at your departure point and visible at least ten (10) minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. THE STAY IS ON US: Ionosphere Tours offers a maximum of $70.00 towards an overnight stay prior to the tour departure to anyone subject to all of these conditions:  Takes a tour of 5 days or more in duration.  Lives more than 70 miles from the nearest available pick-up point for that tour.  Verifies pick-up point and requests the $70.00 refund and provides a receipt for the overnight room. (When the tour departure time is late enough to allow you to drive to the departure point that morning, an overnight stay is not warranted.)

Page 38 LOCAL 864-225-7783 TOLL FREE 800-972-1741

smoking and no alcoholic beverages on the motorcoaches means you’re in a clean, comfortable envi- ronment at all times. Plus we take care of all hotel accommodations, handle your baggage, reserve and pick up tickets to all attractions, plan meal and rest stops. We take care of all the details so you can relax and enjoy the sights and scenery.

Our office is located in Downtown Anderson, SC

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