National Trust Tours 2021 WHEN IT’S TIME to TRAVEL AGAIN, GO with the TRUSTED PROTECTION of the NATIONAL TRUST TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN
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National Trust Tours 2021 WHEN IT’S TIME TO TRAVEL AGAIN, GO WITH THE TRUSTED PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN. When the world starts to re-open, you may be eager to travel, but hesitant to leave your comfort zone. A travel protection plan may help put your mind at ease by providing coverage for many scenarios that may disrupt your trip. Protect yourself from financial loss in case of trip changes and medical emergencies. THE PLAN INCLUDES COVERAGE FOR: n Trip Cancellation n Baggage Delay n Trip Interruption n Accident and Sickness Medical Expense n Travel Delay n Emergency Medical Evacuation n Missed Connection n Accidental Death & Dismemberment n Baggage and Personal Effects n 24/7 International Non-Insurance Travel Assistance For utmost travel protection and flexibility, consider the Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) plan upgrade. CFAR allows you to cancel for ANY reason at all and be reimbursed for up to 70% of your pre-paid non-refundable trip costs. To be eligible for CFAR, you must purchase your travel protection plan within 21 days of your initial trip deposit. Not available to residents of NY. Other conditions apply. Read plan for details. Insurance benefits are subject to limitations and exclusions, including an exclusion for pre-existing medical conditions. This advertisement contains highlights of the plan, which includes travel insurance coverages underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company under form series T210 et. al. and TP-401 et. al. The plan also contains noninsurance Travel FOR FULL PLAN DETAILS, VISIT: Assistance Services provided by On Call International. The Crum & Forster group of companies is rated A (Excellent) by WWW.TRAVELINSURE.COM/NATIONALTRUST AM Best 2019. C&F and Crum & Forster are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company. Coverages OR CALL: may vary and not all coverage is available in all jurisdictions. In most states, your travel retailer is not a licensed insurance (800) 937-1387 producer/agent, and is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the terms, benefits, exclusions, and conditions of the insurance offered or to evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. Your travel retailer may provide general information about the plan offered, including a description of the coverage and price. The purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or service from your travel retailer. CA DOI toll free number: 800-927-4357. MD Insurance Administration: 800-492-6116 or 410-468-2340. Individuals looking to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each travel plan component, please contact USI Insurance Services, LLC d/b/a USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services with its principal place of business at One International Plaza, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA, 19113; 1-800-937-1387; [email protected]. CA license #OG11911. AH-2017 Dear National Trust Traveler, The last few months have brought myriad emotions and questions with uncertain answers. It is my hope that you and yours are continuing to weather this unimaginable storm and that dreams of travel provide comfort and the excitement of something to look forward to. National Trust Tours is pleased to present journeys old and new in 2021 that offer inspiration, discovery and much needed escape. I hope you will find a journey that sparks your interest in the coming year. There will be events to celebrate—an evening spent at Highclere Castle, better known as Downton Abbey; the pomp and ceremony of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo; a profusion of technicolor tulip blooms at Keukenhof in Holland; and the familiar tradition and sense of community on display at Europe’s Christmas markets. If you are considering travel in 2021, you will be able to do so with peace of mind thanks to more flexible payment terms. Should you experience a change of plans, most tours can be cancelled 95 days or less prior to departure with a full refund of your deposit. In addition, you may consider purchasing a Cancel for any Reason travel insurance policy through our preferred provider, USI Travel Insurance Services, which offers up to 70% of non-refundable pre-paid trip costs if purchased within a predetermined window. We will continue to navigate the travel landscape—reassessing, pivoting, changing and improving as necessary. We look forward to a promising year of travel and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on a National Trust tour. Scott Gerloff Director, National Trust Tours 2–5 The Americas, Caribbean & Canada 6–13 International Land & Rail Journeys 14–21 International Ocean & Sea Voyages 22–26 International River Voyages 28–29 Travel Planner HOW TO REACH US PHONE: 888.484.8785 or 202.588.6300 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.nationaltrusttours.com The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately–funded non–profit organization, works to save America’s historic places. COVER: AUSTRIAN ALPS Download brochures, sign up for travel e–newsletters and more by visiting www.nationaltrusttours.com. 2 The Americas, Caribbean & Canada 3 Private Houses & 3 Amazon River Expedition 4 Historic Estates & 5 Alaska’s Glaciers & Gardens of Bermuda & Machu Picchu Gardens in the The Inside Passage 3 Arts & Gardens of the 4 Land of Enchantment: Brandywine Valley 5 Great Lakes Cruise Caribbean: Round-Trip Santa Fe & Taos, New 4 Chicago: Epicenter of 5 Wonders of Peru: Barbados Mexico American Architecture Featuring an Amazon 3 Passage Through 4 Charlottesville, Virginia: 5 Canadian Rockies Cruise & Machu Picchu the Panama Canal & Historic Estates & Explorer Costa Rica Presidential Legacies Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean: Round-Trip Barbados—Sea Cloud FEBRUARY 8–16, 2021 Discover the forgotten connections between the Caribbean and 18th-century America aboard the legendary Sea Cloud. From Barbados, explore the tiny island of Carriacou and call at Nevis, birthplace of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, to visit his childhood home. Stop at St. Kitts and St. Eustatius, whose histories shaped the course of the American Revolution. Enjoy the white-sand beaches of St. Barthélemy before stepping ashore at Îles des Saintes, site of a significant naval battle fought between the British and the French. Explore the natural volcanic wonders of St. Lucia before returning to Barbados. LAND/CRUISE RATES: $9,999–$19,999 Passage Through the Panama Canal & Costa Rica— Le Dumont d’Urville FEBRUARY 15–23, 2021 Pass through the awe-inspiring Panama Canal and explore the terrestrial wonders of Costa Rica’s National Parks and wildlife refuges. Following a night in San José, Costa Rica, spend seven nights cruising aboard the Five-Star Le Dumont d’Urville. Experience a daylight passage through the Panama Canal to remote island paradises including rarely visited Isla Cébaco and learn about the diverse marine life that makes these pristine waters home. Tour Panama City and visit Panama’s San Blas Islands. Enjoy exclusive Sea Cloud lectures by onboard experts throughout. LAND/CRUISE RATES: from approx. $4,995 Featuring Private Houses & Gardens of Bermuda JOHN MEFFERT DECEMBER 1–6, 2020 Amazon River Expedition & Machu Picchu—Zafiro Characterized by graceful Georgian houses of white- MARCH 14–26, 2021 washed coral limestone, manicured gardens and sparkling Get to know the Amazon River Basin and Machu Picchu turquoise waters, Bermuda holds a special interest for with a five-night cruise aboard the deluxe Zafiro through National Trust members. The Bermuda National Trust has the world’s largest rainforest ecosystem and five nights acquired more than 60 historic properties and open space exploring the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cuzco. Seek areas and is a formidable force in the preservation of this rare, indigenous flora and fauna including delicate orchids fragile island. Discover Bermuda with special openings of and pink river dolphins and visit local villages to observe private historic homes and hidden gardens and VIP tours the traditional life of the river people. In the Urubamba of historic monuments. Taking place during the festive Valley, visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the ancient Christmas Walkabout, uncover Bermuda at its best. Inca capital of Cuzco and Machu Picchu. LAND RATE: $3,995 AIR (INTERNAL FLIGHTS)/LAND/CRUISE RATES: from approx. $7,295 The Americas, Caribbean & Canada 3 Chicago: Epicenter of American Architecture MAY 29–JUNE 3, 2021 Land of Enchantment: Santa Fe & Taos, New Mexico From the sublime decorative interiors of Louis Sullivan to MARCH 28–APRIL 3, 2021 the sleek elegance of Renzo Piano’s Modern Wing of the For millennia, artists have responded to the call of New Art Institute of Chicago, the Windy City is home to archi- Mexico. In Santa Fe, attend a docent-led tour of the tectural masterpieces unrivaled in the world today. Led by International Museum of Folk Art and stroll through the art and architectural historian Rolf Achilles, access prized Allan Houser Sculpture Park with the director. Delve into historic buildings, examine renowned public art and study the world of Georgia O’Keeffe at her namesake museum, the rise of Modernism. Special visits to Frank Lloyd her home and studio in Abiquiú and during a private Wright’s home and studio, the famed Robie House and landscape tour of Ghost Ranch. While in Taos, tour Taos Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Farnsworth House make this Pueblo, whose adobe structures have been inhabited for the quintessential tour of Chicago. 1,000 years and attend a private tour of the Millicent LAND RATE: $3,495 Rogers Museum, noted for its turquoise jewelry Featuring collection. Local artists will present a private pottery JOHN demonstration, share their intricate tapestry designs MEFFERT and introduce works utilizing the medium of hot wax. Historian John Meffert LAND RATE: $4,499 is a longtime National Charlottesville, Virginia: Historic Estates & Trust lecturer who Presidential Legacies consistently receives APRIL 19–23, 2021 rave reviews.