Unforgettable Travel Experiences 2017
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Dear Traveler I’m elated to present you with a collection of inclusive 2017 vacations. In our catalog you’ll find brand new itineraries that we’ve created for CONTACT the well-traveled, classic trips that we’ve enhanced with new dining 651-490-5408 experiences and upgraded accommodations, and a level of inclusive 888-231-8735 value that we’ve built our foundation on. [email protected] In my 39 years leading groups I’ve personally traveled to all of the www.gowithlandmark.com destinations presented in our catalog. These vacations include the best 1304 University Ave NE each location has to offer, and we work continuously to ensure that each Suite 201 Minneapolis, MN 55413 package is a seamless and enriching experience. We take your investment in travel seriously and believe you will find great value in each of our Landmark Tours. John Lyons, CTP President / CEO [email protected] Many of you are returning travelers and I thank you for your loyalty. For those that are new to Landmark, I invite you to see why our guests come Mike Lyons General Manager back year after year. [email protected]
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1 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com Your Journey Starts Here INDEX INTRODUCTION
Your Journey Starts Here ...... 1
The Landmark Experience ...... 3
Our Partners ...... 5
What Our Customers Say ...... 6
2017 TRAVEL
Islands of Hawaii 4-Island Cruise & Tour ...... 7
Savannah, Charleston, & Asheville ...... 9
New York City: The Big Apple ...... 11
Alaska: Land & Sea Adventure ...... 13
Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons ...... 15
The Magnificent Pacific Coast...... 17
Nova Scotia & The Maritimes ...... 19
Historic Trains of Colorado ...... 21
Autumn in New England ...... 23
Ireland: The Emerald Isle ...... 25
Acadia Autumn Adventure ...... 27
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta ...... 29
America’s Heritage ...... 31 RESERVATIONS
How to Reserve your Space & Guest Protection Plan . . . . 33
Reservation Form ...... 34
Frequently Asked Questions ...... 36 SAVE UP TO $400 per couple on your 2017 Vacation! Terms & Conditions ...... 38
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New Hampshire in the Autumn
EXPERIENCE YOUR DESTINATION FOR YOUR DINING ENJOYMENT Our itineraries pair the “must-sees” of each region with enriching Dining is a main ingredient of a memorable vacation, and is as cultural elements. We are committed to ensuring that our guests truly carefully choreographed as our tour routing. Meals that highlight the experience each destination. Instead of a quick drive through the local culture and cuisine enrich and elevate your travel experience. Redwood Forest, stop and take a leisurely walk through the woods. Enjoy fresh salmon while gazing out at the San Francisco bay, a lavish Or learn about the Sugarin’ business when visiting a 200-year-old, buffet with a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, or try your family-run Maple Farm. Our depth of planning provides exceptional hand preparing Cajun cuisine at the New Orleans School of Cooking. experiences that will leave you satisfied and create long-lasting You’ll always have a full breakfast included in the morning, some memories. lunches, and many memorable dinners while traveling with us.
QUALITY ACCOMMODATIONS YOUR DEDICATED TOUR MANAGER A Landmark vacation includes an array of national brands, boutique- Tour Managers are a critical component in our well-planned style hotels, and historical properties, all in carefully selected locations. vacations. Landmark Tour Managers are trained and empowered to The Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf has you situated just steps from ensure a smooth and seamless tour. Complemented by local guides Pier 39 in San Francisco (The Pacific Coast). At Anchorage by the Sea and historians with a deep knowledge of the local area, they will work Resort in Ogunquit, ME you’ll eat fresh lobster while gazing out at hard to deliver an unforgettable travel experience. the Atlantic (Autumn in New England). The historic Belvedere Hotel in Times Square is just a short walk to your award-winning Broadway play (New York City). All accommodations meet or exceed our high quality standards, and we’re always striving for improvement. We’re proud of our selections and invite you to see each tour page for a list of trip accommodations.
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Acadia Nat’l Park, ME
WORRY-FREE GUEST PROTECTION FINAL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Peace of mind should accompany a quality travel experience. Our It is our priority to ensure that you are prepared for your upcoming trip. Guest Protection Plan, consisting of a Cancellation Fee Waiver and Approximately two weeks before your trip you will receive your Travel Post Departure Insurance Benefits, provides valuable comfort before Documents packet. This packet contains important information needed and during your trip. Our Cancellation Fee Waiver gives you peace before you embark on your journey. We’ll send instructions on joining the of mind before traveling, and Post Departure insurance benefits cover group, a hotel list, any included airline reservations, a passenger list, luggage you while traveling. tags, tour route maps, and other useful details pertaining to your vacation.
DELUXE MOTORCOACH INCLUSIVE VALUE You will travel in comfort on a Landmark Tour. Our deluxe To avoid unpleasant surprises caused by hidden costs, we choose to be motorcoaches include many modern amenities and all offer easy inclusive when designing our tours. You know upfront what your vacation loading & unloading, a climate control system, large tinted picture experience will cost. This transparency is one of the ways we build trust with windows, and restrooms. Some also include WiFi and AC outlets. our guests, and why they enjoy returning to travel with us again.
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The enriching and educational experiences found in the Landmark style of travel has attracted the support of many organizations. We are proud to offer our tour programs in partnership with these communities.
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5 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com What Our Customers Say
Sharon Olson - St. Louis Park, MN
“It’s always a ‘Good Time’ traveling with Landmark Tours. My trips have included wonderful surprises and I am planning many more!”
Ann VanDyken - Dunlap, TN “Flawlessly organized with special attention to details, spectacular scenery, quality accommodations, and excellent meals made this an extraordinary experience. I was so pleased with every aspect of our trip to the extent that I booked our next adventure before this tour was completed.”
Ruthie Johnson - Damascus, MD “The first time I traveled with Landmark Tours, I was “hooked”. Everything is superior – the Tour Managers, hotels, and transportation. Everything is a treasured memory that will never fade. I look forward to traveling with Landmark Tours year after year to build more of those precious memories.”
Barbara Hahl - Roscoe, NY “We saw magnificent sights, experienced childlike fun, enjoyed delicious food, and top-notch hotel accommodations. Their years of experience in the travel industry along with attention to even the smallest detail made my trip a complete vacation.”
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ISLANDS OF HAWAII 4-Island Cruise & Tour With NCL’s Pride of America | February 23 - March 5, 2017 11 DAYS
Day 1 - Thur, Feb 23 Arrive on Oahu TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly from MSP and arrive in Honolulu late-afternoon to be lei-greeted in the Roundtrip Airfare from MSP All Transfers in Hawaii Hawaiian tradition. After collecting our luggage, we will be transferred to our hotel in the heart of Waikiki. The evening will be at your leisure to either rest 2 Nights Lodging on Land Port & Government Charges from your travels or begin your explorations of this bustling area of the island’s & 7 Nights Aboard Ship On Board Gratuities capital city. Meals: D 23 Meals: Honolulu City Tour 9 Breakfasts | 6 Lunches | 8 Dinners Day 2 - Fri, Feb 24 Day of Leisure Pearl Harbor Awaken and begin your transition into the gentle rhythms of the islands. You Professional Tour Manager Arizona Memorial are surrounded by natural beauty and also the Aloha Spirit, the attitude of Itinerary Activity Admissions friendly acceptance for which Hawaii is known for. The day is set aside to Island Tour of Oahu explore the area around your hotel. Spend some time on Waikiki Beach in view of Diamond Head, browse the shops and restaurants of world famous hotels, or visit local museums and attractions. Meals: B
Day 3 - Sat, Feb 25 Pearl Harbor / Pride of America Begin the day with an included tour to Pearl Harbor for a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial. Then, we’ll take a drive to the wind-swept Nuuanu Pali and view the windward communities of Kaneohe and Kailua. Upon descending the Koolau Mountains, we’ll visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater. Next stop is downtown Honolulu where we’ll see the Iolani Palace, Washington Place and the grandiose State Capitol. This afternoon we’ll board Norwegian’s Pride of America cruise ship and set out on our leisurely journey through the Islands of Hawaii. Meals: B, D
ACCOMMODATIONS Nights 1 & 2 Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber - Honolulu, HI Nights 3 - 9 Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of America TOUR COST PER PERSON INSIDE CABIN OCEAN VIEW* BALCONY Double Double Double
With Air $4,395 $4,675 $4,995 Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America
Without Air $3,395 $3,675 $3,995 Day 4 - Sun, Feb 26 Kahului, Maui - The Valley Island Guest Protection Plan $345 $370 $395 Wake up to breathtaking views of the Valley Island of Maui. Optional shore excursions abound here on both land and on sea. Take a tour of the Iao Valley Due to cruise ship limitations, Triple accommodations are not available. (Yosemite of the Pacific) or visit the historic whaling capital of Lahaina and There is limited Single cabin berth availability.Call for details: 651-490-5408 browse the quaint shops and boutiques. Make it a beach day at Wailea or book *Ocean View cabins have a partially obstructed view. a snorkeling adventure. Meals: B, L, D
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Day 5 - Mon, Feb 27 Kahului, Maui - The Valley Island Day 9 - Fri, March 3 Nawiliwili, Kauai This is another full day to enjoy Maui and a host of optional shore excursions. Our final day on the Pride of America will see many relaxing on board, Ascend to the 10,023 ft. summit of Haleakala, the massive volcano that forms however a healthy menu of optional shore-based activities are available. Mount the largest part of the island of Maui. Go undersea in a submarine, take a Waialeale is one of the wettest places on earth and its rains have produced a Segway Tour, or ride a zip line down a mountain. Golf, hiking, or a whale sight to behold. Choose to ascend to the cool summit of the Waimea Canyon watching excursion are all possibilities. Meals: B, L, D where you can view the “Little Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” An afternoon departure allows cruising along Kauai’s stunning Na Pali coastline. Day 6 - Tues, Feb 28 Hilo, Hawaii - The Big Island Meals: B, L, D After cruising overnight, we wake up in Hilo. This port offers many options with perhaps the top one being a visit to Volcanoes National Park, home to Day 10 - Sat, March 4 Oahu Touring / Fly Home the world’s most active volcano. Or maybe you’ll choose to enjoy a stroll to the Our luggage is now packed and this morning we disembark the ship in Hilo Farmers Market. Visit waterfalls, botanical gardens, a coffee plantation, Honolulu. An included scenic island tour of Oahu awaits us today. We’ll see or an orchid nursery. Perhaps a ride on an ATV or a helicopter will be right the famous surfing beaches along the North Shore and visit the famous Dole for you. Meals: B, L, D Pineapple Plantation. Our tour concludes when we arrive at the Honolulu airport to board our flight back home. Meals: B Day 7 - Wed, March 1 Kailua-Kona - The Big Island Port time today is in the historic town of Kailua-Kona on the sunny side of the island. Consider an optional visit to the Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii’s oldest Christian church, or the Hulihee Palace which was the former home of Hawaii’s royalty. Other choices include historical tours, visits to coffee or macadamia plantations, and for the adventurous, catamarans or snorkeling excursions. Meals: B, L, D
USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu
Day 8 - Thur, March 2 Nawiliwili, Kauai Diamond Head, Honolulu This is the oldest island in the chain and it’s lush with vegetation and waterfalls. Day 11 - Sun, March 5 Arrival Back Home Your cameras will be busy capturing the spectacular scenery. Many shore Return home from the trip of a lifetime filled with memories of a relaxing excursions offer a chance to explore Kauai. One popular option is the Luau at journey through the Aloha State. the historic Kilohana Plantation. Meals: B, L, D
Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 8 SAVANNAH, CHARLESTON, & ASHEVILLE Treasures of the Southeast | April 3 - 9, 2017 7 DAYS
Day 1 - Mon, April 3 Fly to Atlanta / Savannah TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly south to Atlanta where the colors of spring await our arrival. We will Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Savannah Historic District continue on to the historic city of Savannah for a two-night stay at the DoubleTree Historic Savannah. Join your fellow travelers for a get-acquainted Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Tour of Magnolia Plantation dinner at the River House Seafood Restaurant where we’ll enjoy riverside views of merchant ships and local vessels on the Savannah River. Meals: D 6 Nights Quality Accommodations Historic Beaufort 11 Meals: Charleston Historic District 6 Breakfasts | 5 Dinners Charleston Tea Plantation Professional Tour Manager Ashley River Dinner Cruise Itinerary Activity Admissions Tour of Biltmore Estate
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Day 2 - Tues, April 4 Savannah Touring Wake up in the “Hostess City” and enjoy a narrated tour of the largest urban Historic District in America. We’ll enjoy the stately mansions, moss-draped oaks, churches, and famous squares. Have lunch and browse along Historic River St. ACCOMMODATIONS where old cotton warehouses have been converted into charming shops and restaurants. Afterwards, the afternoon is free for your exploration. Meals: B Nights 1 & 2 DoubleTree Historic Savannah - Savannah, GA Nights 3 & 4 Holiday Inn Historic District - Charleston, SC Day 3 - Wed, April 5 Beaufort / Charleston Nights 5 & 6 DoubleTree Biltmore - Asheville, NC Venture into the South Carolina Low Country. We’ll visit Beaufort, with history dating back to the 1500’s, and find lunch before heading north to the Magnolia Plantation. For over three centuries this has been the home of the TOUR COST PER PERSON Drayton family whose many sons have played important roles in American history. Enjoy a beautiful tram tour of the estate. Afterwards, we will travel to Double Single Without Air Charleston for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Historic District. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the Coast Restaurant featuring 40-foot ceilings, art $2,695 add $570 $2,395 from around the world, and a menu overseen by a French-trained Executive *Guest Protection Plan: $195 Chef. Meals: B, D
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Day 4 - Thurs, April 6 Charleston Touring Day 6 - Sat, April 8 Asheville / Biltmore Estate Today we will enjoy a driving tour with a local guide that will include stops We’ll be inspired this morning by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith at the Citadel and at the Battery. The day will also include a one-hour Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate. This French Renaissance château remains carriage ride in the Historic District. See the 18th and 19th century buildings America’s largest privately-owned home with a Banquet Hall, 65 fireplaces, representative of Colonial America. Later, we’ll pay a visit to the Charleston an indoor pool, and a bowling alley. The Biltmore home is filled with artwork Tea Plantation, home of American Classic Tea. Tonight we’ll cruise the scenic and treasures. Afterwards, stroll acres of formal and informal gardens designed Ashley River and enjoy a delicious meal while looking out at the Charleston by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Then we’ll skyline. Meals: B, D visit the winery where you’ll have the opportunity to sample wine and explore the shop. This evening, a lavish meal that will delight and satisfy all of our senses awaits us at the Grove Park Inn. Meals: B, D
Day 7 - Sun, April 9 Atlanta / Fly Home The time has come to journey back home and this morning we depart for Atlanta where our return flight awaits us. We head home with the satisfaction of a memorable vacation to the Southeast. Meals: B
Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
Day 5 - Fri, April 7 Columbia / Asheville This morning we’ll depart Charleston and travel inland to the capital city of Columbia, SC. Visit the historic State House and then have lunch in the vibrant Congaree Vista neighborhood. The afternoon drive will deliver us to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and our home for two nights at the Historic Waterfront, Savannah, GA DoubleTree Biltmore. Meals: B, D
Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 10 NEW YORK CITY The Big Apple | May 4 - 7, 2017 4 DAYS
Day 1 - Thur, May 4 Fly to New York TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly to the Big Apple for an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Historic Times Square Lodging greatest cities. Transfer to the historic Belvedere Hotel, just steps from Times Square, for a three-night stay. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a get- Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Award-Winning Broadway Play acquainted dinner at a popular NYC restaurant in the heart of the Theater District. Meals: D 3 Nights Quality Accommodations Empire State Building 5 Meals: 9/11 Memorial & Museum 3 Breakfasts | 2 Dinners Ellis Island & Ferry Professional Tour Manager Upper Manhattan Tour Itinerary Activity Admissions Lower Manhattan Tour
ACCOMMODATIONS Central Park, NY
Nights 1 - 3 The Belvedere Hotel - Manhattan, NY Day 2 - Fri, May 5 Manhattan / Empire State Building From our location near Times Square we’re ready to explore the city. We’ll begin with a stop at the Empire State Building. From the top of the building TOUR COST PER PERSON that was the world’s tallest for 40 years, our view over this bustling city will be Double Single Without Air breathtaking. Our day continues with a narrated tour in Lower Manhattan. Learn about the history of Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, and more. $2,295 add $460 $1,895 We’ll pay our respects at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The evening is set aside for exploration on your own. New York has something for everybody, and *Guest Protection Plan: $165 our hotel is perfectly situated to enjoy this remarkable city. Meals: B
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Day 3 - Sat, May 6 Manhattan / Broadway Play This morning we’ll tour Upper Manhattan. SeeTimes Square, Rockefeller Plaza, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park, and more. Explore on your own this afternoon. There are over 400 art galleries in N.Y. and 150+ museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The grand finale on this day will come after another Times Square dining experience when we all gather to attend an award-winning Broadway Play. Meals: B, D
Statue of Liberty, NY
Day 4 - Sun, May 7 Ellis Island / Travel Home The time has come to end our journey, but not before we take in yet another highlight. After checking out of the hotel, we’ll head for the harbor and board a ferry for a ride past the Statue of Liberty. Continue on to Ellis Island and visit the immigration museum. Afterwards, we’ll make our way to the airport One World Trade Center, NY for the flight back home. You’re sure to bring home stories of great sites, great meals, and great people. Meals: B
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ALASKA LAND & SEA ADVENTURE With Denali Nat’l Park | May 28 - Jun 9, 2017 6 DAYS LAND / 7 DAYS SEA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Day 1 - Sun, May 28 Travel to Fairbanks Upon arrival into Fairbanks, Alaska you will be met by representatives from 5 Nights Lodging on Land Riverboat Discovery John Hall’s Alaska who will assist you with claiming your luggage before & 7 Nights Aboard Ship Trail Breaker Kennels transferring you to the Bear Lodge, your home for the next two evenings. Meals: D Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Alaska Salmon Bake 35 Meals: Denali Education Center Day 2 - Mon, May 29 Fairbanks Tour 12 Breakfasts | 11 Lunches | 12 Dinners Alaska Railroad Your day will begin with a trip down Discovery Lane to the riverboat landing Professional Tour Manager for the famed MV Discovery III. The next three hours will be spent cruising Denali Wilderness Tour Deluxe Motorcoach the waters of the Chena River while enjoying stories of local legends like Felix Kenai Fjords Cruise Pedro, E.T. Barnett, and more recently, Susan Butcher. The tour will also Itinerary Activity Admissions Talkeetna highlight a floatplane demonstration and a visit to a recreated Athabascan Village. This afternoon you enjoy a very exclusive lunch and behind the scenes tour of the Trail Breaker Kennels, home of the late dog mushing champion, Susan Butcher. Later your city tour will be completed with a visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and a trip to Pioneer Park for an authentic Alaska Salmon Bake. Meals: B, L, D
Day 3 - Tue, May 30 Denali Nat’l Park Early this morning we will bid farewell to our hosts in Fairbanks and make our way to the Alaska Railroad depot. It is here we will board the domed rail cars in GoldStar service for a four-hour journey to Denali National Park. Along the way your rail host will provide history of the rail, insight to the mining projects, and information on the different ecosystems that lead you to Denali. Breakfast will be served in the dining car this morning. The afternoon will allow for some free time in Denali and the opportunity to explore the Visitor’s Center and Murie Science & Learning Center before a private dinner and lesson on Alaska’s Sub-Arctic at the Denali Education Center this evening. ACCOMMODATIONS Meals: B, L, D Nights 1 & 2 Bear Lodge - Fairbanks, AK Day 4 - Wed, May 31 Denali Nat’l Park / Talkeetna Night 3 Denali Grande Lodge - Denali Park Entrance, AK Early this morning you will embark on a seven to eight hour tour that will bring the teachings of last night’s seminar in to greater prospective as you enter Night 4 Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Talkeetna, AK into Denali National Park. The 52-mile Tundra Wilderness Tour allows for Night 5 Seward Windsong Lodge - Seward, AK visitors to go beyond the Taiga and experience extended time in the Sub-Arctic. Nights 6 - 12 Celebrity Millennium Cruise Ship The added time means more animal sightings like bear, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and the occasional sighting of a wolf. If the “Great One”, Denali, does not present herself this morning there is no need to fret as you will enjoy the opportunity to view North America’s highest point all afternoon and evening while in the charming community of Talkeetna. Your accommodations this CALL FOR BROCHURE & TOUR COST evening will be the spectacular Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and our guests will have the opportunity to choose between dinner at the hotel or downtown 651-490-5408 (toll free 888-231-8735) at one of the local favorites like the Denali Brewing Company or Talkeetna Roadhouse. Meals: B, L, D
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Day 5 - Thur, June 1 Anchorage / Seward Day 9 - Mon, June 5 Skagway After a leisurely morning at the lodge we will embark on a journey through Visit the “Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush”! This historic community still the Matanuska & Susitna Valleys. A late morning arrival into Alaska’s largest feels like an 1898 boom town. The voices coming from the saloons still echo in city, Anchorage, will allow for free time to stroll the many shops and museums the air, while the legend of outlaw “Soapy Smith” lives on in stories. There’s an before lunch at the award winning Simon & Seafort’s. This afternoon we will option to take the White Pass and Yukon Route on an incredible climb 2,500 travel along beautiful Cook Inlet & Turnigan Arm before setting course onto feet to the top of the renowned “Dead Horse Trail.” Meals: B, L, D the Kenai Peninsula and our destination for the evening, Seward, Alaska. Your accommodations this evening will be in the peaceful setting of the Seward Day 10 - Tue, June 6 Icy Strait Point Windsong Lodge. Meals: B, L, D Down the road from Alaska’s largest Tlingit village exists a uniquely Alaskan place, Icy Strait Point. Just 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park, it’s Day 6 - Fri, June 2 Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise the only wilderness port in Alaska. This has been the homeland of the Hoonah After breakfast this morning, you are off on one of Alaska’s most popular Tlingit natives for thousands of years. Its beauty, grandeur, history, and people glacier and wildlife cruises. The six-hour Kenai Fjords Tour offers awesome offer a glimpse into the real Alaska. Meals: B, L, D opportunities to experience Orca and humpback whales, otters, and sea birds like the Puffin, as well as both hanging and tidewater glaciers. The tour is Day 11 - Wed, June 7 Ketchikan fully narrated by captains who call this area home and also includes a visit to Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and “Alaska’s First City”, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Late this afternoon your small Ketchikan is a vibrant seaside community. Today’s walking tour features stops sightseeing vessel will return to the dock where you will be transferred to the at the Totems of Whale Park, historic Creek Street, and the Salmon Ladder. Seward cruise ship terminal to join the Celebrity Millennium to begin your Optional flight-seeing tours of Misty Fjords are popular, as are the totem tours journey through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Upon arrival at the pier you will be of Saxman Native Village. Meals: B, L, D met by your host for the next seven days. After a mandatory lifeboat drill, the ship will set sail at 8pm this evening. Meals: B, L, D Day 12 - Thur, June 8 Inside Passage Our final day on board will include views of the stunning British Columbia Day 7 - Sat, June 3 Hubbard Glacier and Alaska coast. Be on the lookout for humpback whales, orcas, and dolphin. Today’s voyage takes us into Yakutat Bay and alongside the Tongass National Today, an informative disembarkation meeting will be presented by the John Forest, followed by Disenchantment Bay and the impressive ice wall of Hall’s Alaska Cruise Manager. This afternoon, attend an exclusive John Hall’s Hubbard Glacier. The largest tidewater glacier in Alaska has a face that extends Alaska farewell cocktail party. Meals: B, L, D over 6.5 miles in length. Stand in awe as glacier ice may come crashing down into the ice-choked waters below at any moment. Meals: B, L, D Day 13 - Fri, June 9 Vancouver / Travel Home As dawn breaks, we’ll sail under the Lions Gate Bridge and dock at Canada Day 8 - Sun, June 4 Juneau Place Pier. This marks a time for goodbyes and well-wishes to all of those Maneuver into the Gastineau Channel and dock in Alaska’s capital city, new friendships from this Alaska adventure. After the disembarkation process Juneau. Take advantage of the included Juneau walking tour highlighting the is complete, pass through Canadian customs before being transferred to the history of the Juneau Douglas Mines, museums, and a visit to the state capitol. Seattle airport for our flight home. Meals: B Other possibilities include a tour of the Mendenhall Glacier, helicopter tour, or a trip to the top of Mt. Roberts on the aerial tram. Meals: B, L, D
Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 14 YELLOWSTONE & THE GRAND TETONS Including a Wildlife Excursion | May 27 - June 2, 2017 7 DAYS
Day 1 - Sat, May 27 Fly to Salt Lake City TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly to Salt Lake City for an unforgettable journey out west. We will continue Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Yellowstone National Park by motorcoach and travel north through the beautiful farmland and serene mountains of Idaho. Our home for one night will be in Idaho Falls, a quaint Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Wildlife Excursion town nestled against the Rocky Mountains and the picturesque Snake River. 6 Nights Quality Accommodations Grand Teton National Park Join your fellow travelers and enjoy a get-acquainted dinner in anticipation of Snake River Float Trip the good times ahead. Meals: D 11 Meals: 6 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 4 Dinners Jackson, WY Day 2 - Sun, May 28 Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Old Faithful Western Cookout This morning our route will take us north as we travel just to the west of the Professional Tour Manager Salt Lake City Tour stunning Teton mountain range and through the gorgeous Targhee National Itinerary Activity Admissions Forest. Before we enter and begin our journey in Yellowstone National Park Mormon Tabernacle Choir we’ll make a short stop in the small town of West Yellowstone. Then, it will be time for us to enter Yellowstone National Park and explore its countless wonders. We’ll stop to see the most famous geyser of them all, Old Faithful. We’ll have the opportunity to walk along the boardwalk and explore the largest collection of hydrothermal features in the world. After a memorable visit to Old Faithful, we’ll journey north to witness more incredible geothermal activity at the Midway Geyser Basin and the Fountain Paint Pots. Return to West Yellowstone where we’ll check into our home for two nights at the Holiday Inn. You’ll be perfectly situated to explore the town, relax, and enjoy dinner on your own. Meals: B
The Snake River, WY
ACCOMMODATIONS Day 3 - Mon, May 29 Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Wildlife Excursion Start the day with a visit to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center where Night 1 Hilton Garden Inn - Idaho Falls, ID we’ll have the opportunity to experience the world of grizzly bears and gray Nights 2 & 3 Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone, MT wolves in Yellowstone. Enjoy a short tour of the museum with an expert, and Nights 4 & 5 The Lexington - Jackson, WY then explore the many exhibits at your own leisure. We’ll also have time to Night 6 Hilton Garden Inn - Salt Lake City, UT visit the IMAX theater and see the film, “Yellowstone.” This film provides entertaining insight into the majestic scenery, wildlife, and sounds of the park. Later this afternoon we’ll enjoy a unique Yellowstone excursion. After dividing into smaller groups accompanied by a local naturalist, we will venture back TOUR COST PER PERSON into Yellowstone National Park. Magnificent sites await us at Mammoth Hot Double Single Without Air Springs and as we continue east into the Lamar Valley. Gather for a picnic dinner as we watch the start of a beautiful sunset. Dusk is prime time to $2,795 add $600 $2,395 see wildlife in the park, so be on the lookout for bison, elk, moose, and perhaps a bear or wolves. After a memorable excursion, we will return to West *Guest Protection Plan: $195 Yellowstone to get some rest. Meals: B, D
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Day 4 - Tue, May 30 Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Grand Tetons Day 6 - Thur, June 1 Bear Lake / Salt Lake City Today we will return to Yellowstone National Park to take in a few more of the After departing our hotel we’ll travel south through the Snake River Canyon park’s many wonders. We’ll see the magnificent Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and the Star Valley. Our eyes will focus on soaring mountains, majestic and its thundering waterfall, the most breathtaking sight inside of the park. rivers, deep canyons, emerald forests, and more. We’ll stop for lunch and We’ll continue along the Yellowstone River through the Hayden Valley where enjoy breathtaking views of Bear Lake, the “Caribbean of the Rockies.” Our herds of bison roam free. Enjoy views of Lake Yellowstone and the surrounding adventure continues as we travel south through the spectacular Logan Canyon, mountains along the way. Shortly after exiting Yellowstone we will enter along the Great Salt Lake, and finally to beautiful Salt Lake City. After a city Grand Teton National Park. There is no doubt that we’ll marvel at Jackson tour, we’ll check into our hotel for the night. Dinner this evening will be at the Lake and the Tetons as we visit Oxbow Bend and the Snake River Overlook, luxurious Roof restaurant overlooking Temple Square, the world headquarters prime locations for your cameras. Tonight we’ll check into the Lexington, an of the Mormon Church. Then, we’ll have the opportunity to listen to a live historic property located in the heart of Jackson. Tonight explore the town and rehearsal of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir before heading back to our hotel its many restaurants, bars, and shops. Meals: B for the evening. Meals: B, L, D Day 7 - Friday, June 2, 2017 Travel Home Depart Salt Lake City this morning and journey to the airport for our awaiting flight. Travel home with rich memories of new experiences, new friendships, and unforgettable scenery. Meals: B
Grand Teton Nat’l Park, WY
Day 5 - Wed, May 31 Snake River / Jackson, WY / Grand Tetons This morning we’ll venture to Grand Teton National Park and enjoy a scenic raft float trip on the Snake River. This will be an incredible opportunity to gaze at the mountains, see wildlife, and learn about the area’s unique historical and geological characteristics from a river guide. After this memorable river adventure, we’ll go back to Jackson for more exploration or perhaps some rest. After finding lunch, we’ll continue north and return to Grand Teton National Park as there is more beauty to behold. A stop at Jenny Lake will be the perfect opportunity to take pictures and marvel at the Teton’s jagged peaks. Tonight, we’ll whoop it up at a western cookout complete with cowboy entertainment! Yellowstone Nat’l Park, WY Meals: B, D
Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 16 THE MAGNIFICENT PACIFIC COAST With The Redwood Forest & San Francisco | June 7 - 13, 2017 7 DAYS
Day 1 - Wed, June 7 Fly to Portland TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly to Portland for the start of a journey through some of the most dramatic scenery in North America. Upon arrival, board a deluxe motorcoach and Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Columbia River Gorge transfer to the hotel in southeast Portland. Tonight, join your fellow tour Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Portland Rose Garden members for a get-acquainted dinner and anticipate the good times ahead. Meals: D 6 Nights Quality Accommodations Yaquina Head Lighthouse Cape Perpetua Lookout 13 Meals: Day 2 - Thur, June 8 Columbia River Gorge / Newport 6 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 5 Dinners Rogue River Jet Boat Ride Portland is known as the City of Roses and we’ll visit the famous Portland Pacific Coast Highway Rose Gardens this morning. Next, take an excursion into the Columbia River Professional Tour Manager Gorge. This scenic waterway will fascinate us with views of mighty waterfalls Redwood National Forest and man-made wonders. Visit Multnomah Falls and enjoy lunch in its historic Itinerary Activity Admissions San Francisco City Tour lodge. Our afternoon journey will lead us over the Coastal Mountain Range to the beautiful Pacific Ocean and our home for the night in the town of Newport. After a tasty crab boil along the water, enjoy the sunset from your oceanfront balcony at the Hallmark Resort. Meals: B, L, D
Day 3 - Fri, June 9 Coastal Drive / Cape Perpetua The mighty Pacific Ocean provides the backdrop when we visit the Yaquina Head Lighthouse this morning. Then we head off to savor the dramatic Oregon Coast. Each bend in the road seems to offer even more spectacular scenery. View the Pacific from the Cape Perpetua Lookout and shoot pictures of a lonely lighthouse standing vigil on the coast. Visit the fishing port of Florence and scatter for some lunch. The scenery continues as we journey south towards our overnight accommodations on the coast at Gold Beach. Meals: B, D
ACCOMMODATIONS Night 1 Courtyard Portland SE - Clackamas, OR Night 2 Hallmark Resort - Newport, OR Night 3 Gold Beach Resort - Gold Beach, OR Night 4 Best Western Humboldt Bay - Eureka, CA Nights 5 & 6 Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf - San Francisco, CA TOUR COST PER PERSON Double Single Without Air
$2,795 add $550 $2,495
*Guest Protection Plan: $195 Multnomah Falls, OR
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Day 4 - Sat, June 10 Rogue River Jets / Eureka Day 6 - Mon, June 12 San Francisco Tour / Free Time After breakfast we’ll depart by jetboat for a morning adventure on the wild Discover the excitement of San Francisco this morning on a deluxe city tour. and scenic Rogue River. Pristine scenery and wildlife sightings await us. Our See sights such as Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and Chinatown. afternoon drive takes us into California for a dramatic drive along the coast. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Our hotel is located near Fisherman’s Wharf, Travel to our home for the night in Eureka, where we can relax at our hotel. still home to many active fishermen and their fleets. Explore Pier 39 which Tonight, we’ll eat the way the lumberjacks did with a visit to the Samoa has an interpretive center for the Marine Mammal Center, the Aquarium of Cookhouse. Here, we enjoy a hearty dinner served family style in a fun setting. the Bay and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks at the marina. Meals: B, D You can visit Ghirardelli Square or ride a cable car to the other side of town. Tonight, we cap off our tour with a Pier 39 farewell dinner party, which includes stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco bay. Meals: B, D
Day 7 - Tue, June 13 Travel Home Reluctantly we bid farewell to the Golden State of California. An afternoon flight will whisk us back home along with our special memories of the many beautiful places we visited and also with some newfound friends. Meals: B
Redwood Forest, CA
Day 5 - Sun, June 11 Redwood Forest / Wine Country Our route leads us south to the “Avenue of the Giants”. This 31-mile stretch of road passes through some of the coast’s best stands of virgin redwood forests. Marvel at the sight of trees that were growing when the Magna Carta was signed! Continue into the wine country where a stop will be made for lunch. Our trail ends today in San Francisco for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Oregon Coast Fisherman’s Wharf, just a short walk from historic Pier 39. Meals: B, L Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 18 NOVA SCOTIA & THE MARITIMES With Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island | August 19 - 26, 2017 8 DAYS
Day 1 - Sat, Aug 19 Fly to Nova Scotia TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Depart from home and fly east to the province of Nova Scotia. Halifax will be our destination today and upon arrival, board a motorcoach and transfer to Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Halifax City Tour our home for two nights at the Delta Barrington Hotel, located in the heart Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Prince Edward Island of town. Enjoy dinner tonight with your fellow travelers in anticipation of the Cape Breton Island good times ahead. Meals: D 7 Nights Quality Accommodations The Cabot Trail 13 Meals: Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg Day 2 - Sun, Aug 20 City of Halifax 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners A morning tour will reveal a city that has grown from its beginnings as a Fort Anne Historic Site colonial fort into a city that serves as the heart of the Atlantic Provinces. See Professional Tour Manager Anne of Green Gables Home historic downtown, St. Paul’s Church, the Victorian Gardens, and pay a visit to Itinerary Activity Admissions Alexander G. Bell Museum the Citadel, a hilltop fortress that dominates the city. Learn about the famous Halifax explosion and the town’s connection to the Titanic disaster. The Bay of Fundy Nat’l Park afternoon and evening will be at your leisure. Explore the historic waterfront, an area filled with restaurants, shops, and attractions. Meals: B
Peggy’s Cove, NS
Day 3 - Mon, Aug 21 Peggy’s Cove / Lunenburg / Bay Ferry Today we’ll experience beautiful scenery while visiting famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and the charming fishing village of Lunenburg. This is now a World Heritage Site and we’ll explore the town for lunch. Our journey ACCOMMODATIONS continues to Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal, one of the most fought-over Nights 1 & 2 Delta Barrington - Halifax, NS locations in history and Canada’s oldest National Historic Site. Afterwards, Night 3 Chateau Saint John - Saint John, NB we’ll take an evening ferry to St. John, New Brunswick and check into our hotel. Meals: B, D Nights 4 & 5 Rodd Charlottetown - Charlottetown, PE Nights 6 & 7 Gisele’s Inn - Baddeck, NS Day 4 - Tue, Aug 22 Bay of Fundy / Prince Edward Island Today we make a stop at the Reversing Falls of the Saint John River. Journey through Fundy National Park along the Bay of Fundy coast and visit Hopewell TOUR COST PER PERSON Cape, home to fantastic rock formations that have been carved by the action Double Single Without Air of the highest tides in the world. Travel to beautiful Prince Edward Island by crossing over the longest, continuous multi-span bridge in the world, $3,295 add $500 $2,695 the famous Confederation Bridge. We’ll continue on to Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada. Our home for two nights is at the elegant and charming *Guest Protection Plan: $235 Rodd Charlottetown. Meals: B, D
19 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, NS
Day 5 - Wed, Aug 23 Charlottetown / Island Tour Day 7 - Fri, Aug 25 Driving the Cabot Trail A morning tour will include city highlights such as Province House and Conde Nast magazine rated Cape Breton as one of the Top 10 most beautiful Victoria Park. We’ll also explore the lush and green countryside of this beautiful islands in the world, and the famous Cabot Trail as one of the world’s greatest island. Beginning in Cavendish, we’ll visit Prince Edward Island National scenic routes. It runs through lochs and glens settled by Highlanders from Park which is renowned for its red sandstone cliffs, fine white sand beaches, Scotland, and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. You will travel dunes, and lush green fields. It was the scenery of this area that inspired Lucy through Cape Breton Highlands National Park along the way. As you learn Maud Montgomery to write “Anne of Green Gables”, and we’ll visit the fabled about the history of this beautiful island, have your camera ready for the Green Gables house. The evening is at your leisure in Charlottetown where spectacular opportunities to take photos along the way. Meals: B, L, D opportunities abound for dining and entertainment. Meals: B Day 8 - Sat, Aug 26 Travel Home Day 6 - Thur, Aug 24 Cape Breton Island Leave Cape Breton Island behind this morning and return to Halifax where This morning we’ll catch a ferry for a scenic ride to Caribou, Nova Scotia. our flight home awaits us. Your journey through the Maritime Provinces of Travel past New Glasgow and Antigonish to the Canso Causeway where we Atlantic Canada will provide you with great memories of a vacation well spent. cross over to Cape Breton Island. It is here you will discover the Scotland of Meals: B North America. We continue on to the village of Baddeck where we visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Our lodging for two nights is at Gisele’s, located near the shore of the majestic Bras d’Or Lake. Meals: B, D
Confederation Bridge, Prince Edward Island Bay of Fundy, Prince Edward Island
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Day 1 - Thur, Sept 14 Fly to Denver TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Our flight will deliver us to the Mile High City of Denver for the start of Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Garden of the Gods an exciting autumn adventure. Board a deluxe motorcoach and travel south along the Front Range to Colorado Springs. Here, we’ll pay a visit to the Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Pikes Peak Cog Railroad U.S. Air Force Academy. Afterwards, check into our home for two nights at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Tonight, join your fellow tour members for a get- 7 Nights Quality Accommodations Royal Gorge Scenic Railroad Cumbres & Toltec Railroad acquainted dinner. Meals: D 13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 4 Dinners Durango Silverton Railroad Day 2 - Fri, Sept 15 Pikes Peak / Garden of the Gods Georgetown Loop Railroad This morning, sit back and relax as the world’s highest Cog Train takes you Professional Tour Manager Mesa Verde Nat’l Park to the top of America’s best-known mountain, Pike’s Peak. Gaze off as far as Itinerary Activity Admissions the eye can see over the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains to UTE Indian Museum the East. Lunch is on your own in the heart of Old Colorado City, once a bustling outpost during the gold rush days. This afternoon we admire the jutting spires and abstract monoliths of the Garden of the Gods, magnificently eroded red sandstone formations sculpted by nature millions of years ago. View a dramatic film at the visitor center and then enjoy a narrated tour of the park. Meals: B
ACCOMMODATIONS Nights 1 & 2 Embassy Suites - Colorado Springs, CO Night 3 Hampton Inn - Alamosa, CO Nights 4 & 5 DoubleTree Durango - Durango, CO Durango Silverton Railroad, CO Night 6 Hampton Inn Grand Junction - Grand Junction, CO Night 7 Evergreen Lodge - Vail, CO Day 3 - Sat, Sept 16 Royal Gorge Bridge & Railroad Departing Colorado Springs, our first destination is a breathtaking one as we TOUR COST PER PERSON stop to view the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River. Hold your breath while standing on the highest suspension bridge in the world. Travel to Canon City Double Single Without Air and board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Enjoy some lunch in the Vista Dome $2,895 add $560 $2,595 car on this two-hour excursion through the 1,000 foot deep canyon. Return to Canon City and board our motorcoach for the trip to our next overnight in *Guest Protection Plan: $195 Alamosa, CO. Meals: B, L, D
21 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, CO
Day 4 - Sun, Sept 17 Cumbres & Toltec Railroad / Durango Day 6 - Tue, Sept 19 Durango Silverton Railroad / Grand Junction Travel to Antonito where we board the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic This morning we’ll board the Durango Silverton Train to enjoy a half-day ride Railroad. This historic route was the original Rio Grande line through the through the canyons of Colorado’s spectacular La Plata and San Juan Mountains. Rockies and once carried precious metals over the Cumbres Pass. Our path takes Drink in the beauty of snow-capped peaks and rushing mountain streams us over steep grades and high trestles, through tunnels and narrow canyons on before arriving in the historic mining town of Silverton where we’ll scatter the journey to Chama, NM. Continue on by motorcoach to our destination for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll travel over Red Mountain on the Million Dollar Meals: B, L, D of Durango, CO for a two-night stay. Highway. Visit the UTE Indian Museum before arriving in Grand Junction for our overnight stay. Meals: B Day 7 - Wed, Sept 20 Colorado Nat’l Monument / Vail The visual delights continue with a drive through the Colorado National Monument. The power of mother nature is evident when we view the brilliant orange and red sandstone formations carved by wind and rain over centuries. High spires, sheer-walled canyons, and deep gorges will make for good photographs. Continue to Glenwood Springs and scatter for lunch in this historic town. Enjoy breathtaking beauty along the mighty Colorado River as we pass through the scenic Glenwood Canyon. Our overnight will be Vail, one of Colorado’s premier ski resorts. Meals: B, D Day 8 - Thur, Sept 21 Georgetown Loop Railroad / Travel Home Continuing with more spectacular scenery, we climb up and over the Gore Range this morning. The conductor calls “All Aboard” for the Georgetown Loop Railroad. This engineering marvel travels a corkscrew route and affords an incredible view of the Clear Creek Valley. After scattering for lunch in historic Georgetown Loop Railroad, CO Georgetown, our final drive leads us through the foothills to our awaiting flight at the Denver airport. Meals: B Day 5 - Mon, Sept 18 Mesa Verde Nat’l Park Take a step back in time today and visit Mesa Verde Nat’l Park. Located in the southwest corner of Colorado, Mesa Verde offers a look at remarkably preserved cliff dwellings and pit houses. These were the homes of the Pueblo Indians prior to 1300 AD. As we enjoy the scenic wonders around us, a Park Guide will add insight into the evolution of the Pueblo culture. We return to Durango where the remainder of the afternoon is free for you to browse the shops along Main Garden of the Gods, CO Street or just relax. Meals: B Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 22 AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND With Martha’s Vineyard | September 30 - October 6, 2017 7 DAYS
Day 1 - Sat, Sept 30 Fly to Boston TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly east today for the start of a journey to an area known the world over for its Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Martha’s Vineyard brilliant display of autumn foliage. Arrive in Boston and travel to Providence where we’ll check into the Courtyard by Marriott for a two-night stay. Relax Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Oak Bluff Victorians before we gather for dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Meals: D
6 Nights Quality Accommodations Newport Mansions Morse Sugar Works 12 Meals: 6 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners Franconia Notch State Park Cannon Mt. Tramway Professional Tour Manager Cape Ann / Rockport Itinerary Activity Admissions Maine Lobster Bake
Lobster Bake, Atlantic Coast, Ogunquit, ME
Day 2 - Sun, Oct 1 Martha’s Vineyard This morning we travel to Woods Hole and the waters of Vineyard Sound where we board a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for a private, narrated motorcoach tour. See Gay Head’s colored cliffs, miles of unspoiled beaches, and the gingerbread adorned houses of Oak Bluffs. Wander in elegant Edgartown with its old sea captain’s mansions to find lunch and shop. Ferry back to the mainland and return to Providence with the memories of a satisfying day trip. Meals: B, D
Day 3 - Mon, Oct 2 Newport Mansions Journey to Newport, Rhode Island, a fashionable resort for the rich after the Civil War. America’s finest architects, decorators, and landscapers came here to construct “summer cottages” for the wealthy. See how people like the Vanderbilts lived during Newport’s gilded age while touring two marvelous mansions. After lunch, drive through quaint villages en route to the Connecticut River Valley and our home for the night, the Hampton Inn in ACCOMMODATIONS North Hadley, MA. Meals: B, D Nights 1 & 2 Courtyard Downtown Marriott - Providence, RI Night 3 Hampton Inn - Hadley, MA Night 4 Capitol Plaza - Montpelier, VT Night 5 Fox Ridge Resort - North Conway, NH Night 6 Anchorage by the Sea - Ogunquit, ME TOUR COST PER PERSON Double Single Without Air
$2,795 add $500 $2,395 Franconia Notch State Park, NH *Guest Protection Plan: $195
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Day 4 - Tue, Oct 3 Green Mountain State Our route leads north through the Connecticut River Valley. We’ll visit the campus of Dartmouth College and have lunch in the quaint town of Hanover, NH. Continue north into the Green Mountains of Vermont. Stop to enjoy some apple cider and shop for items found only in New England. Travel to Stowe, a picturesque ski village, to walk along main street and take a picture of Stowe’s famous church steeple. Tonight, we’re at the Capitol Plaza situated one block from the Montpelier Capitol Building and along the Winooski River. Meals: B
Motif #1, Rockport, MA
Day 6 - Thur, Oct 5 Maine / Portland Head Light Maine is known as the Pine Tree State and today our drive takes us through the forests to the rocky coast of the Atlantic. We’ll visit the famous Portland Head Light and head to Kennebunkport to browse the streets of this old fishing Martha’s Vineyard, MA village. Our drive will take us along Walker Point to view the summer home of former President Bush. Our final overnight is situated right on the Atlantic Day 5 - Wed, Oct 4 Granite State & Franconia Notch coast in Ogunquit, ME at Anchorage by the Sea. They’ll welcome us with a Be entertained at historic Morse Farm Sugar Works where maple products traditional Lobster Bake where we’ll feast on fresh Maine Lobster. Meals: B, D have been produced for eight generations. We’ll view a slide show on Vermont’s most traditional occupation and enjoy tasty samples. Afterwards we’ll cross Day 7 - Fri, Oct 6 Coastal Drive / Travel Home the Connecticut River into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Enjoy a drive down the Atlantic coastline. In Portsmouth, enjoy the sight then climb to Franconia Notch. Here, a tram takes us to the top of Cannon of 18th century homes built by sea captains. We’ll stop in Gloucester before Mountain for a spectacular view of the autumn foliage. We’ll continue through driving to Rockport, MA on Cape Ann. Here we find the most painted scene the Bretton Woods and Crawford Notch. Our destination is Red Jacket Resort in New England, Motif #1. It’s just a short drive down to Boston and your in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley. Meals: B, L, D flight home. Meals: B
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IRELAND: THE EMERALD ISLE With Dublin & The Cliffs of Moher | October 1 - 11, 2017 11 DAYS
Day 1 - Sun, Oct 1 Fly to Dublin TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Climb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation. Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Dublin City Tour Meals: In-Flight Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Russborough House Blarney Castle Day 2 - Mon, Oct 2 Arrive in Dublin / City Tour 9 Nights Quality Accommodations Ring of Kerry After a morning arrival in Dublin, we will board a deluxe motorcoach and begin our journey. Join a local guide who will show us around town. Dublin is 16 Meals: Killarney National Park an ancient settlement founded by the Vikings in the 9th century. The city has 9 Breakfasts | 7 Dinners Cliffs of Moher been molded through the centuries with many architectural styles, reflecting Professional Tour Manager Giant’s Causeway the economic, political, and artistic influences. Visit Kilmainham Gaol to see Dingle Peninsula what punishment was like during its years of operation from 1796 to 1924. Itinerary Activity Admissions Belfast City Tour Learn about political prisoners, especially from the 1916 Rising, detained here because of their efforts to shape Ireland’s history. Then check into our hotel where the afternoon is at your leisure to rest or enjoy Dublin. Use your two- day Hop on Hop off pass to explore the city. Meals: In-Flight Day 3 - Tue, Oct 3 Russborough House / Free Afternoon This morning we’ll take a guided tour around the stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion filled with interesting treasures as well as noted works of art and early photographic collections. This afternoon, enjoy Dublin on your own. There are plenty of shops along Nassau Street and the pedestrianized Grafton Street or Henry Street. Perhaps you’ll want to explore Temple Bar or visit some of the traditional pubs. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of Irish specialties followed by a lively show of traditional Irish music, songs, and displays of step dancing. Meals: B, D Day 4 - Wed, Oct 4 Dualla House / Waterford Crystal We’ll visit Dualla House this morning. Watch a sheepdog demonstration and then enjoy tea and scones. Next we’ll visit Waterford, home of the famous hand-cut crystal. Upon arrival, tour the House of Waterford Crystal to learn ACCOMMODATIONS about glass blowing and cutting, and see unique masterpieces. After our visit we’ll travel west to Kinsale set on the River Bandon. We’ll check into our hotel Night 1 Overnight Flight for dinner and an overnight stay. Meals: B, D Nights 2 & 3 Camden Court Hotel - Dublin Day 5 - Thur, Oct 5 Cork City Tour / Blarney Castle Night 4 Actons Hotel - Kinsale Today we’ll embark on a panoramic tour to see the main areas of Cork. Cork is Nights 5 & 6 Killarney Plaza Hotel - Killarney built on many hills with many steeply sloping streets. Visit the English Market Night 7 Radisson Blu - Galway where there is a wide variety of goods. Then drive a few miles outside of Cork Nights 8 & 9 City Hotel - Derry to climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Night 10 Trim Castle Hotel - Trim Eloquence” or take a walk through the stunning grounds for a look at the castle. We’ll also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills, which have a wide range of TOUR COST PER PERSON Irish products, before heading west into the mountainous country of County Kerry. Here we’ll explore the Ring of Kerry. See miles of marvelous scenery Double Single Without Air consisting of the highest peaks in Ireland and a coastline scattered with golden $3,995 add $550 $2,995 beaches and rocky headlands. We’ll enjoy plenty of stops to view the scenery and take photos. We’ll check into our hotel and freshen up before dinner *Guest Protection Plan: $345 tonight. Meals: B, D
25 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com Cliffs of Moher
Day 6 - Fri, Oct 6 Jaunting Car Ride / Dingle Peninsula Day 9 - Mon, Oct 9 Derry Tour / Giant’s Causeway & Shean’s Farm An old-fashioned horse drawn jaunting car will bring us through Killarney This morning enjoy a walking tour of central Derry. We’ll see the 17th century National Park, which is closed to motorized vehicles. Next, we’ll drive out along city walls, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe, and the main the Dingle Peninsula. This scenic road winds along portions of the shoreline central square. Also pass St. Columb’s Cathedral, the Tower Museum, and and through hilly country. We’ll enjoy spectacular views of mountains and Guildhall. Next, we’ll stop just outside of Portrush to visit Dunluce Castle. coast, with new vistas opening up at every turn in the road. We’ll return to This structure sits on basalt rock jutting out over the sea, reached by a wooden Killarney for a free evening. Meals: B walkway. During the 16th century it was home to the MacQuillans, and later the MacDonnells. We’ll continue north to explore the Giant’s Causeway, Day 7 - Sat, Oct 7 Cliffs of Moher / Galway Walking Tour huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago. The rocks have We’ll depart Killarney and travel north through the village of Listowel to given rise to many legends, especially involving Finn McCool. Next, we’ll visit Tarbert. Take a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon estuary and Shean’s Farm and watch a turf cutting demonstration. After our visit, return along the coastline to take in the beauty of the Cliffs of Moher. This iconic to Derry for dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, D cliff rises to a height of almost 700 feet above the ocean and stretches five miles along the coast. We’ll pass through the Burren, an area of rocky limestone hills Day 10 - Tue, Oct 10 Belfast Sightseeing / Titanic Belfast where many unique flowers thrive. This region also contains many dolmens, After enjoying a traditional Irish breakfast, we’ll travel to Belfast and embark prehistoric monuments formed by large limestone slabs. We’ll continue north on a tour of the city. We’ll see the Albert Memorial and the ornate Victorian to Galway and embark on a walking tour of the city. See the medieval city buildings of the Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. In Donegall walls, Lynch’s Castle, and the narrow streets. Then, we’ll check into our hotel Square view the imposing City Hall, completed in 1906. The richly decorated for an overnight stay. Meals: B, D interior contains stained glass portraying Belfast’s principal industries. In the Titanic Quarter, we’ll visit Titanic Belfast. Learn about the life of the Titanic, Day 8 - Sun, Oct 8 Museum of Country Life / Belleek Pottery from her conception in Belfast to her tragic end. After our visit, we’ll drive to This morning depart Galway and travel north to visit the Museum of Country Trim and check into our castle hotel. Meals: B, D Life, situated in the grounds of Turlough Park House and Gardens. The exhibitions portray the lives of ordinary people who lived in rural Ireland from 1850 – 1950. We’ll continue on into Sligo. At the Drumcliffe Visitor Centre, we’ll see the grave of one of Ireland’s most influential poets, W.B. Yeats. Follow the Atlantic shoreline of Donegal Bay to Belleek where we’ll visit the Belleek Pottery Factory. See how skilled craftspeople form clay to produce delicate porcelain masterpieces. We’ll continue to Derry and check into our hotel and enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D
Giant’s Causeway
Day 11 - Wed, Oct 11 Travel Home Sadly, our journey through Ireland must come to an end. We’ll travel to Dublin Airport where our flight home awaits. We head home today with the Galway satisfaction of a memorable adventure to Ireland. Meals: B
Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com 26 ACADIA AUTUMN ADVENTURE With Acadia National Park & The Berkshires | October 9 - 15, 2017 7 DAYS
Day 1 - Mon, Oct 9 Fly to Boston TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly east today for the start of a journey to an area known the world over for its brilliant display of autumn foliage. We’ll arrive in Boston and board a deluxe Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Salem Witch Tour motorcoach heading to nearby Salem, MA, for our first overnight. After a Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Acadia Nat’l Park chance to relax we’ll join our fellow travelers for a get-acquainted dinner. Kancamagus Highway Meals: D 6 Nights Quality Accommodations Franconia Notch State Park 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts | 4 Dinners Cannon Mt. Tramway Morse Farm Sugar Works Professional Tour Manager Mohawk Trail Itinerary Activity Admissions Historic Deerfield
Bath, NH
Day 2 - Tue, Oct 10 Salem Witch Tour / Portsmouth Start the morning with a tour of Salem and learn about the famous Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692. We’ll visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. We’ll also see the Witch Trials Memorial, historic Chestnut Street, and more before continuing north. Travel through New Hampshire into Maine where we stop in Portland to find lunch along ACCOMMODATIONS the waterfront. Our afternoon journey takes us past the capital at Augusta and Night 1 Hawthorne Hotel - Salem, MA deep into the woods of the Pine Tree State. We will find our home for two Nights 2 & 3 Holiday Inn Acadia Nat’l Park - Bar Harbor, ME nights in the old coastal resort town of Bar Harbor. Meals: B, D Night 4 Hampton Inn - Littleton, NH Day 3 - Wed, Oct 11 Bar Harbor / Acadia Nat’l Park Nights 5 & 6 Holiday Inn Berkshires - North Adams, MA Once the summer playground of wealthy and famous Americans, Bar Harbor was celebrated as a quiet, beautiful resort village worlds away from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy your morning here browsing the quaint streets and then break to find some lunch. Our afternoon will be scenic. With the help of a TOUR COST PER PERSON local guide we’ll tour Acadia National Park, which comprises 41,000 acres of Double Single Without Air rock-bound coast on Mount Desert Island. Here you will find granite cliffs side-by-side with sand and cobblestone beaches. Glacier-carved mountains $2,895 add $650 $2495 rise from the sea, cupping deep lakes in their valleys. There are also meadows, marshes, and dense evergreen forests. Everywhere you look the ocean makes its *Guest Protection Plan: $195 presence felt, whether by sight, sound, or smell. Meals: B
27 Call 651-490-5408 or 888-231-8735 | www.gowithlandmark.com Acadia Nat’l Park , ME
Day 4 - Thur, Oct 12 White Mountains / Franconia Notch Day 6 - Sat, Oct 14 Mohawk Trail / Historic Deerfield Our travels today take us from Maine into the White Mountains of New Drink in the beauty of the Massachusetts countryside as we drive the Mohawk Hampshire. The fall foliage can be filled with golds, yellows, reds, crimsons, Trail. This scenic road will be our route to historic Deerfield. Surrounded by and browns. Set against a backdrop of dark green, the hillsides are a site to gentle meadows, this 300-year-old village speaks with quiet eloquence of New behold. Our trail leads to North Conway for our lunch break. The Kancamagus England’s rural past. Visit the museum or stroll to see the restored dwellings Highway is a scenic drive in New Hampshire that is well known as one of the that survived numerous Indian raids. We’ll continue to Northampton to best fall foliage drives in the country. It is designated as an American Scenic explore and enjoy some lunch. Our afternoon travels take us to Stockbridge Byway and it is our route this afternoon. We’ll climb to Franconia Notch and where we pay a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum. You may remember ride a tram to the top of Cannon Mountain. Weather permitting we may see many of his paintings from the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. We’ll Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in New England. Our home tonight will be return through the Berkshires to North Adams where we enjoy a final dinner in nearby Littleton. Meals: B, D in celebration of a great trip. Meals: B, D
Day 7 - Sun, Oct 15 Travel Home Our bags are packed and we depart for home today. A morning drive will have us traversing the Bay State as we transfer to the Boston airport for our awaiting flight. Fly home with memories of Maine’s rocky coastline in Acadia, covered bridges in New Hampshire, and maple syrup in Vermont. Our travels through the colorful season in New England will not soon be forgotten. Meals: B
Kancamagus Highway, NH
Day 5 - Fri, Oct 13 Morse Farm Sugar Works / Bennington, VT Drive to the town of Bath where we’ll visit the nation’s oldest general store, situated next to a classic covered bridge. We then cross the Connecticut River and continue into the Green Mountains of Vermont. At the capital of Montpelier, we’ll stop at historic Morse Farm Sugar Works where maple products have been produced for eight generations. In the afternoon we travel south to the quintessential New England town of Bennington and visit the Bennington Museum. See the paintings of Grandma Moses, or stroll through the adjacent Old First Church Cemetery and visit the grave of New England’s favorite poet, Robert Frost. We’ll end the day in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts Acadia Nat’l Park , ME where we find our home for two nights. Meals: B
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Day 1 - Wed, Oct 11 Colorado Springs TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Arrive in Denver for the start of an exciting autumn adventure. We’ll board a Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Garden of the Gods deluxe motorcoach for drive through Denver and then travel along the Front Range towards Colorado Springs. Visit the U.S. Airforce Academy before we Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Balloon Fiesta check into our home for the night in Colorado Springs at the Embassy Suites. Tonight, join your fellow tour members for a get-acquainted dinner. Meals: D 5 Nights Quality Accommodations Balloon Glow Event US Air Force Academy 11 Meals: Day 2 - Thur, Oct 12 Garden of the Gods Albuquerque Old Town 5 Breakfasts | 3 Lunches | 3 Dinners This morning we’ll visit the stunning Garden of the Gods and enjoy a tour Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Professional Tour Manager of the park. We’ll make stop in Pueblo for lunch and continue south to New Santa Fe Plaza / Tram Tour Mexico and into the Rio Grande Valley. The day concludes just north of Santa Fe as we check into our home for the night at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Itinerary Activity Admissions Historic Taos Pueblo Thunder. Meals: B, L, D
ACCOMMODATIONS Night 1 Embassy Suites - Colorado Springs, CO Night 2 Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder - Santa Fe, NM Garden of the Gods, CO Nights 4 & 5 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town - Albuquerque, NM Night 6 El Monte Sagrado - Taos, NM Day 3 - Fri, Oct 13 Santa Fe / Albuquerque Start today with a narrated tram tour of Santa Fe, “The City of Holy Faith.” Ending at the Santa Fe Plaza, we are ideally located to find lunch and explore on TOUR COST PER PERSON our own. The plaza offers many museums and art galleries for your enjoyment. Double Single Without Air Then, we’ll travel to Albuquerque and visit the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center to learn of the Pueblo peoples’ rich heritage. Afterwards, we check into the $2,295 add $450 $2,095 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town for a two-night stay. The evening is for you to explore the historic Old Town Plaza. Steps from our hotel are over a dozen *Guest Protection Plan: $165 shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Meals: B
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Day 4 - Sat, Oct 14 Albuquerque Int’l Balloon Fiesta Day 5 - Sun, Oct 15 Chimayo / High Road to Taos Today is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Witness waves of This morning we’ll travel north to Chimayo, known for its heritage of Spanish colorful balloons lift into the morning sky for the most photographed event weaving and for El Santuario de Chimayo, a chapel referred to as the “Lourdes in the world. Our morning will be spent amidst the activities and sights at the of America”. We’ll enjoy lunch here before embarking on the High Road to Fiesta Field. We’ll pay a visit to the Albuquerque Museum before returning Taos Scenic Byway. Upon arrival in Taos, we’ll visit the Taos Pueblo to learn to the hotel for lunch and some rest. This evening we go back to the balloon about the Pueblo culture with a native guide. Excellent lodging awaits us at El fields to attend Balloon Glow. There are a multitude of food vendors onsite Monte Sagrado. Our delicious final dinner will be the perfect conclusion to a with dinner options for everyone. After sunset, we’ll witness all of the tethered memorable week. Meals: B, L, D balloons lit from within at night like giant holiday ornaments. This will be followed by New Mexico’s most spectacular fireworks display. Meals: B, L Day 6 - Mon, Oct 16 Denver / Travel Home Today, our adventures draw to a close. We’ll travel from Taos back to Denver for an afternoon flight and bring home the wonderful memories made on our epic journey. Meals: B
Cathedral of St. Francis, Santa Fe, NM Taos Pueblo, Taos, NM
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Day 1 - Tue, Oct 17 Travel to Philadelphia TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Fly east today on a journey of discovery, visiting locations rich in history that Roundtrip Airfare from MSP Philadelphia Historic Tour will bring our unique American experience to life. Our destination today is Philadelphia. Called the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia will be our home Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation The Liberty Bell for two nights. After checking in at our hotel, join your fellow tour members for a get-acquainted dinner. Meals: D 6 Nights Quality Accommodations Hershey’s Chocolate World Gettysburg Battlefield 12 Meals: 6 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 4 Dinners Shenandoah Nat’l Park Monticello Professional Tour Manager Michie Tavern Lunch Itinerary Activity Admissions Colonial Williamsburg
Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
Day 2 - Wed, Oct 18 Philadelphia Historic Tour Awake today in one of the most historical places in America. A local expert will guide us around the “Birthplace of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Hear the stories of our founding fathers and see the places where patriots ACCOMMODATIONS declared their independence, where the first Continental Congress met, and where the US Constitution was written and signed. Visit Independence Nights 1 & 2 Hampton Inn City Center - Philadelphia, PA National Historical Park, “America’s most historic square mile”, to see things Night 3 Hilton Garden Inn - Gettysburg, PA like Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, or the National Constitution Center. The balance of the afternoon is set aside for you to explore on your Night 4 DoubleTree - Charlottesville, VA own. Meals: B Nights 5 & 6 Homewood Suites by Hilton - Williamsburg, VA Day 3 - Thur, Oct 19 Hershey’s Tour / Gettysburg Battlefield Journey to the town of Hershey, PA for a trip through a world of chocolate. TOUR COST PER PERSON Learn the saga of Milton Hershey’s chocolate empire with a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World. Continue on to Gettysburg, where occurred the greatest Double Single Without Air battle ever fought on the continent, and one of the most decisive battles in $2,695 add $450 $2,295 world history. Tour with a National Park guide and learn why Gettysburg Battlefield is the most visited, most written about, and most intensely studied *Guest Protection Plan: $195 battle scene ever. Meals: B, D
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Day 4 - Fri, Oct 20 Shenandoah Nat’l Park Enjoy the scenery as we motor south past Harper’s Ferry to the town of Front Royal. From here the road leads us into Shenandoah National Park. Climb to the ridge lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains and follow the famous Skyline Drive as you meander through a landscape filled with the color of an autumn season. A stop for lunch will be included at a park lodge. Continue to enjoy spectacular vistas as we finish our mountaintop journey and descend into the valley. Our home for tonight will be Charlottesville, VA. Meals: B, L, D
Gettysburg Battlefield, PA
Day 6 - Sun, Oct 22 Colonial Williamsburg Tour Located on 173 acres, Colonial Williamsburg is the restored capitol of the Virginia Colony. Not just a museum of restored buildings and artifacts, it is an outdoor living community where merchants sell their wares, craftspeople ply their trades, and brave patriots whisper plans for revolution. Perhaps nowhere else in America does the exciting story of our past come to life more vividly than in Colonial Williamsburg. This morning we enlist the aid of local guides Shenandoah Nat’l Park, VA for a walking tour in the restoration. The afternoon will be set aside for you to continue exploring this fascinating place on your own. Tonight, gather for a Day 5 - Sat, Oct 21 Monticello / Colonial Williamsburg dinner party to celebrate the great week we have shared. Meals: B, D Sitting on a hilltop overlooking Charlottesville is Monticello, home to our third President, Thomas Jefferson. Designed and redesigned, and built and rebuilt for Day 7 - Mon, Oct 23 Travel Home more than forty years, it serves as his autobiography and is today a UNESCO Soon our trip will conclude when we transfer to our awaiting flight at the World Heritage Site. Tour the home and the gardens. Lunch today is at Michie Richmond International Airport. Travel home this afternoon with rich Tavern, where hearty midday fare has been served since 1784. Our afternoon memories of your visit to some of our nation’s greatest heritage, history, and drive will bring us to Williamsburg, VA for a two night stay. Meals: B, L landmarks. Meals: B
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C) Mail the “Reservation Form” with your deposit to the address listed on the “Reservation Form” Within 2 weeks of receiving your signed Reservation Form and deposit, we will send you a Tour Confirmation Letter PAYMENT SCHEDULE $200 Tour Deposit + Optional Guest Protection Plan Final Payment
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Cancellation Fee Waiver Refund and Cancellation Policy Trip Cancellation: With the purchase of the Landmark Tours Guest Protection All tour deposits and tour payments are fully refundable before the Final Plan, you may cancel your tour for any reason and receive a full refund of tour Payment Date. If you choose not to purchase the Guest Protection Plan, the payments as long as we are notified one day before your tour departs. Terms differ following per person Cancellation Fees will apply for all tours, except Alaska, for Alaska, Hawaii, and Ireland. Please see individual tour brochures for details. Hawaii, and Ireland:
Trip Interruption: If you must leave a tour early due to personal illness, or the 61 days or more Full Refund illness or death of a family member, you will receive a refund of any unused 60 to 31 days before departure 20% of tour cost portions of the tour package. Handling of return air transportation is included if 30 to 15 days before departure 30% of tour cost tickets were provided by Landmark Tours as a part of the tour package. 14 to 1 day before departure 40% of tour cost Day of departure or early departure from tour 100% of tour cost Post Departure Insurance Benefits Emergency Evacuation/ Exclusions Repatriation of Remains $50,000 Landmark Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy Accident Medical Expense $10,000 when a significant amount of cancellation or interruption of travel are due Sickness Medical Expense $10,000 to conditions caused by an act of God, civil disorder, government action, outbreak Baggage/Personal Effects $1,500 of disease man made or natural disasters, fire, war, unavailability of services or Baggage Delay $500 transportation through no fault of Landmark Tours. Should such a rare exclusion ever Trip Delay $500 be made, those passengers who purchased the Guest Protection Plan will be issued credit valid for use on any Landmark Tours package that departs within one year of Complete details of the Guest Protection Plan and Description of Coverage original tour registration. will be enclosed with your tour deposit receipt. You may also contact us prior Post Departure Insurance Benefits are administered by Aon Affinity Berkely Travel. Aon Affinity is to purchasing the plan to request complete plan details. Certain exclusions and the brand name for the brokerage and program administration of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.; limitations apply and are detailed in the Description of Coverage. (AR 244489); in CA, MN and OK, AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. (CA 0795465); in CA, Aon Affinity Service, Inc., (CA 0G94494), AON Direct Insurance Administrators and Berkely Insurance Agency and in NY and NH, AIS Affinity Insurance Agency. Affinity Insurance Services is acting as The Guest Protection Plan must be purchased with initial trip deposit and is non- Managing General Agent as that term is defined in the section 626.015(14) of the Florida Insurance transferable. GPP cost is FULLY REFUNDABLE until final payment date. Code. As and MGA we are acting on behalf of our carrier partner.
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When should I make my reservation? How many beds are in each room? Once you have decided on a tour, we suggest making your reservation Rooms will have either two queens or two double beds. Although not as soon as possible to ensure availability. Many of our tours sell out guaranteed, a limited number of king beds may be available and must shortly after they are released to the public. We also offer Early Booking be requested at the time of registration. Savings opportunities for the first 15 reservations of each tour. Call for more information 651-490-5408 (888-231-8735). Why do single accommodations cost more? If you are traveling by yourself, the costs of hotel accommodations How are air reservations handled? are incurred by one person instead of two. Therefore, single For guests traveling from Minnesota or neighboring regions, our accommodations cost more than “double” or “triple” packages. A Double and Single Package costs include roundtrip airfare from the limited number of single rooms are available on each tour. Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. For guests traveling from outside of Minnesota, our tour packages are offered Without Air. What do the Hotels serve for Breakfast? A full breakfast will be included each day. Typically breakfast will be We are happy to assist these passengers with reserving air from other buffet-style and include a selection of breads, jam, cereal, fruits, coffee, locations. Please contact us for an air quote from your area. tea, milk, and juice. Most buffets will also include eggs, meats, pastries Can Landmark Tours assist in finding a roommate? and yogurt. On occasion, a cooked to order breakfast will be available Yes. If you are a single traveler interested in finding a roommate for the for each guest. trip, we can coordinate pairing you with an additional traveler if one What is typical for an included Dinner? is found. Please note that we will never finalize the double reservation Dinner will vary depending on our location, sometimes being served until you have had the opportunity to thoroughly discuss the matter at local restaurants or at our hotel. Most dinners offer a choice of entrée with your prospective roommate. We will always await confirmation with some selections made at the dinner table and others selected from both travelers before proceeding. ahead of time. In order to accommodate a variety of preferences and What kind of hotels do you book? guest dietary requirements, or to facilitate a busy schedule, some As a longtime tour operator, we understand the importance of quality dinners will be served buffet-style. accommodations. We select each hotel with a focus on amenities, How do you arrange seating on the Motorcoach? comfort and location, and we’re proud to list the names and cities of Seating is assigned and a rotation system is used. Each day our guests the hotels being used in each tour package. will occupy a different seat. In order to provide a fair experience for Are triple accommodations offered? all passengers, we are unable to accept special seating requests and Yes. Some hotels offer a rollaway bed at additional cost, although we appreciate your participation with the rotation system. are unable to guarantee availability. Two travelers may be required to share a queen or double bed. Please be aware that this may not be Is there a restroom on the Motorcoach? The motorcoaches are equipped with a restroom, although we plan comfortable for three adults. our tours so that the typical time between restroom stops is no longer than 1.5 to 2 hours.
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How much time will I spend in the Motorcoach? What is the pace of a tour? Each tour day varies depending on the itinerary and the number of Please reference “Tour Pace” on page 38 (Terms and Conditions) to miles that are involved. Morning departures generally range from learn more. 8:00am to 9:00am and hotel arrivals are scheduled anywhere from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. We plan our tours so that the typical amount of May I bring a wheelchair or other walking time between stops on the motorcoach is no longer than 1.5 to 2 hours. assistance device? Foldable wheelchairs and walkers are allowed on tour, but are not May I request airline seating assignments? permitted onboard the motorcoach and must be stored in the baggage Most Landmark Tours packages include group air reservations. With compartment underneath. Passengers intending to bring a wheelchair group air reservations, seating assignments are controlled by the or walker must notify Landmark Tours when registering. Landmark airlines and special requests are sometimes not available until check- Tours regrets it cannot provide individual assistance to a guest for in. We will communicate all customer seating requests to the airlines, walking, wheelchairs, or other personal needs. Guests needing assistance but we are unable to guarantee these requests. It is possible that you must be accompanied by an able companion who can assist them. may not be seated next to your traveling companion. If Landmark Where do I meet the Tour Manager? Tours is booking your air individually, seating assignment requests can Tours departing from the Twin Cities will have airport check-in sometimes be made at the time of booking. assistance from the staff at Landmark Tours. The Tour Manager How often will I need to carry my own luggage? will await your arrival at a pre-specified meeting point in the Whenever luggage service is available at a hotel, it will be included. destination airport. The meeting point will be indicated in your Travel Occasionally, guests will have to wheel luggage in and out of a hotel. Documentation which will be sent two weeks prior to your departure. However, most hotels offer this service. If you are flying separate from the group air reservation, you will meet the group at the airport or the hotel in the destination city. Are airline baggage fees included? Due to airline group booking constraints, at this time we are unable Are customer tips for the Tour Manager & Driver to pre-pay baggage fees. This will be the responsibility of each traveler included? Tips for the Tour Manager and Driver are not included in the tour to be paid at check-in for the flight. This can be best handled by credit package. You are encouraged to express your appreciation for their card. work and contribution to your overall enjoyment of the trip. May I extend my stay before or after the Tour? Independent departures and pre/post-tour extensions must be Are tips for other services included? Tipping is included in the tour pricing for all activities prearranged by confirmed prior to the final payment date. Honoring these requests Landmark Tours. This includes hotel staff, restaurants and additional will be dependent upon availability of air and hotel space. included services such as step-on guides. Tipping for any independent Do I need a passport? meals or activities will be the responsibility of the traveler. For all trips outside of the United States, a U.S. Passport will be required to cross the border whether travel is by land or air. U.S. What attire should I pack? Customs suggests that your passport’s expiration date Climate will vary in different destinations. We will send you Travel be no sooner than six months after your travel ends. Documentation two weeks prior to your departure. Within these documents, we will provide local weather information so that you can properly prepare for the tour.
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Guest Reservation: In order to confirm a tour reservation, Landmark Government Issued ID / Passport: It is the responsibility of each Tours requires a signed Reservation Form and a deposit from each tour tour guest to provide their name as written on their government issued guest (two Reservation Forms are included in this catalog). Receipt of photo ID (or Passport if traveling to Canada, Alaska, or outside of the U.S.) final tour payment signifies that the tour guest understands and agrees to when registering for a tour. If the incorrect name is given, Landmark Tours Landmark Tour’s Terms & Conditions, Cancellation Policy, and Exclusions. is not liable for additional expenses incurred or travel delays as a result of airline ticket name changes. Final Payment: Final Payment for tour must be received by Landmark Tours no later than 60 days before the tour departure date. Tour Cancellation: Tour Guest understands that Landmark Tours reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason. The resulting liability of Reservation Cancellation: In order to avoid a cancellation fee and Landmark Tours is limited to a refund of the money that has been received obtain a full refund, Landmark Tours requires written notification of Tour from the Tour Guest. If a Tour Guest has purchased airfare through a different Guest cancellation no later than 60 days before the tour departure (except source, or arranged it on their own, Landmark Tours is not responsible for Hawaii, Alaska, and Ireland. See individual trip brochures for terms). After a refund of these expenses. Prior to booking air individually outside of a 60 days, refer to the Refund & Cancellation Policy on page 33. Our optional Landmark Tours package, it is required that each Tour Guest discuss tour Guest Protection Plan is available to protect you from possible cancellation itineraries with Landmark Tours. If a Tour Guest’s air itinerary does not fees. See page 33 for further information. align with the group’s itinerary, it is the Tour Guest’s responsibility to make arrangements to join the group. Tour Inclusions: Please review individual tour itineraries to learn what is included in our tour package price. Services not explicitly mentioned Tour Photography: Landmark Tours may occasionally utilize videos or in the Landmark Tours Catalog are not included. Furthermore, additional photographs taken by or of Tour Guest for promotional materials, including, costs not included in the tour package price are fees associated with air but not limited to internet and print. Please notify Landmark Tours if you do carriers, such as seat upgrades / changes, checked luggage fees, and not want your image in any promotional materials. airline fuel surcharges. Tour Pace: On a Landmark Tour, walking is required in addition to Changes to Tour Itinerary: Landmark Tours will make every effort consistently exiting and boarding the motorcoach. Furthermore, some to operate tours as advertised. Under special circumstances, Landmark attractions will require additional walking as there can be limited bus access. Tours reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary to ensure proper If concerned, it is the Tour Guest’s responsibility to consult a physician to handling of the tour. These changes can include, but are not limited to, see if the tour is suitable. Please read the below guidelines: schedule changes, hotels, and attractions. Any additional expense as a result will be paid by Landmark Tours. Any savings due to changes will be 1) Landmark Tours packages are suited for travelers who are able to refunded to guests. comfortably walk 1/2 mile in approximately 15 minutes.
Airline Services & Responsibility: All airfare included in a Landmark 2) If you are unable to keep pace with the other travelers in your group the Tours package or purchased by Landmark Tours is subject to the Terms & Tour Manager may request that you stay near the motorcoach and forgo Conditions of each individual airline. By reserving airfare through Landmark sightseeing that entails additional walking. If you are separated from the Tours, each tour guests understands that Landmark Tours is acting as an group during this time, it is the individual responsibility of the traveler to agent and is not liable for injury, accident, death, sickness, damage or loss arrive at the pre-designated departure point at the agreed time. If third of property, flight delay, cancellation or extra expenses related to an airline party transportation is required (i.e. a taxi), it will be at the traveler’s carrier. All airline carriers are independent contractors and are not affiliated personal expense. with Landmark Tours, even if Landmark Tours has purchased or arranged 3) There will be occasions when staying on the motorcoach during stops is the airfare. The passenger contract used by the air carriers is the only not allowed. At this time, all passengers must exit the motorcoach to allow contract between airlines and tour guest. the driver to lock the doors and take a break.
Included Hotels, Restaurants, & Attractions: The tours are 4) The Tour Manager, Tour Driver and hotel employees will not be available arranged and operated by Landmark Tours, Inc. Landmark Tours acts only to lift or physically assist travelers. If personal assistance is a requirement, as an agent for third parties providing services for a tour. Landmark Tours you must bring an able travel companion who can assist you in keeping up is not liable for any injury, damage, loss or accident, delay or irregularity, with the tour pace. or failure to carry such arrangement as mentioned. 5) Our Tours have an average of 40 travelers. The group’s overall enjoyment Baggage Handling: Landmark Tours is not liable for any loss of is the primary responsibility of the Tour Manager. If you are consistently luggage, theft or damage sustained while being handled by an airline, unable to keep up with the pace of your fellow travelers it can impede your hotel, bus company, taxi /limo service or other. Responsibility of individual safety or the other travelers’ enjoyment of the tour. The Tour Manager may airlines is stated in their passenger contract. To learn about protecting your request that you leave the tour. The resulting costs will be the personal baggage, see the Guest Protection Plan on page 33. responsibility of the traveler.
Luggage Requirements & Allowance: Due to space limitations on Membership: Membership will be granted to all persons. Landmark the motorcoach, we allow one suitcase for each tour guest. Most airlines Tours reserves the right to terminate the tour or cruise of any persons who require that checked luggage not exceed 50 lbs per suitcase (heavier are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour. luggage may result in additional airline fees). Furthermore, please limit carry on luggage to items needed during the day. There is additional overhead Photography: Thanks to Norwegian Cruise Lines for their photo contribution. storage on the motorcoach, but space is limited and not guaranteed.
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