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Jefferson’s Poplar Forest In the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Saturday – October 22 Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Lynchburg, VA. Offering a wealth of activities, it is hard to limit this to a single day tour. Start at the longest running Farmer’s Market in Virginia for a “look and shop around.” Follow the market The “Neptune Festival” man. Despite her resistance, Hoke, the with a guided riding tour highlighting the Virginia Beach, VA amiable driver, is nonetheless, hired by her city’s history and architecture. Included in Saturday – October 1 son. She, at first, refuses to allow him to the tour is a stop at the Old City Cemetery. Considered one of the country’s top 100 drive her anywhere, but Hoke slowly wins Established in 1806, it is the oldest public Oceanfront Festivals on the East Coast, the her over with his charm and good graces cemetery still in use in Virginia. The 43rd “Virginia Beach Neptune Festival” is and after twenty years of driving adventures extraordinary 27 acre public garden and the place to be for arts & crafts, displays, together, their relationship transcends history park includes five museums that tell entertainment, food, and last but not least, all their differences. Center floor seating the stories of the diverse population buried World-Class sand sculptures made on the provides the best view in the theatre. Enjoy a here. A plated lunch is included at a historic beach. Spend the day as you wish perusing delicious Meal, complete with a delectable plantation manor house built in 1790. Next, the artwork, eating at the local restaurants desert, prior to the matinee. $110 visit the National Historic Landmark… or on the boardwalk, watching the parade, CH: 9:30am / 6:30pm ES: 10am / 6pm Poplar Forest. Begun in 1806 and designed volleyball tournaments, or sailboat races, by Thomas Jefferson as his personal retreat and listening to the bands. The choices are Discover Paint Bank from political life and Monticello’s numerous numerous and are up to you! Just remember Virginia’s Hidden Secret visitors, it is considered to be one of his most to make time to use the included ticket to Friday – October 21 creative and original architectural designs. the North American Sand Sculpting Find the hidden treasure of Paint Bank, Don’t miss this glimpse of Lynchburg and Championship Tent to see unbelievable VA tucked away along the Virginia – West Poplar Forest. $130 sand works. They are truly astounding! Sign Virginia border of the Allegheny Mountains. CH: 7:30am / 6:30pm ES: 7am / 7pm up today for a day along the Boardwalk! $75 After traveling some of the most scenic CH 8am / 6:30pm ES 8:30AM / 6pm routes in Virginia, arrive at the unique Afton’s Swannanoa Palace Swinging Bridge Restaurant for a A Testimony of Love “Driving Miss Daisy” delicious lunch. The choices are varied to Tuesday – October 25 Riverside Center Theatre the point of offering their famous… Buffalo Tour the beautiful Swannanoa Palace Wednesday – October 5 Burger. Afterwards, a guided tour of the located in Afton, Virginia. Built by Major Riverside Center Theatre proudly historic railroad town takes you back to James Dooley as token of his love for welcomes to the stage, their first non-musical an era gone by. Visit the once final stop of his wife Sally May, the 52 room marble production… “Driving Miss Daisy!” Based the Potts Valley Branch Line of the Norfolk palace is a replica of the Villa de Medici in on the hit 1989 movie starring Jessica Tandy & Western Railway. The Train Depot, circa Rome. Using the highest quality materials and Morgan Freeman, “Driving Miss Daisy” 1909, has been renovated into a charming available, the former owner of the Maymont is a sure crowd pleaser. Due to a backyard lodge while maintaining much of the original estate spent two million dollars (50 Million auto mishap, an elderly Jewish widow living architecture. See the Grist Mill, Trout Pond by today’s comparison) to complete work in , can no longer drive. Her son and the Buffalo Farm… one of the very few on the palace in 1912. Named for Mrs. insists she allow him to hire a driver, which in Virginia. En route home, visit the Cheese Dooley’s fondness of swans and the fact in the 1950’s meant an African-American Shop in Stuarts Draft. More than a cheese they choose their mates for a lifetime, the

2 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 estate is a testimony of love. As part of this exclusive tour, a boxed lunch, catered from Mrs. Rowe’s, will be served on the Palace’s Terrace. Afterwards, travel to Veritas Vineyards, which offers some of the most beautiful views of any winery in Virginia. A tour of the winery includes the crush pad, wine cellar, barrel room and of course a wine tasting of their more popular wines! The autumn view from the deck is alone worth the visit. Complete your day with a stop for a seasonal treat at an apple orchard in Crozet. The Swannanoa Palace is not regularly open to the public, making today’s tour a very special occasion for those on tour! Sign up right away to reserve your space! $125 CH: 7:30am / 6pm ES: 8am / 5:30pm Veterans Day with the “A Christmas Story, Marines! The Musical” Annual Fall Spectacular Quantico, VA Riverside Center Theatre Backroads of the Shenandoah Friday – November 11 Wednesday – November 30 Saturday – October 29 Join us this Veterans Day for a historical A Christmas Story is a Christmas comedy Offering a treasure trove of natural beauty look at the Marine Corp. film that has become a holiday classic and and exceptional history is the picturesque Arrive at the Quantico Marine Base, now it has come to a stage near you! The landscape of the Shenandoah Valley in located only a short distance south of story takes place in 1940 and follows 9 year- autumn. Vibrant yellows and reds in every Washington. The Base is home to the old Ralphie Parker. Based on the humorous direction of the “Valley” make this the ideal Combat Development Command, the writings of author Jean Shepherd, it takes location to visit in the fall. Your unique “Back Officers Candidates School and the FBI place in 1940 and follows the wintry exploits Roads Tour” along some of America’s Academy. Your step on guide is a retired 20 of youngster Ralphie Parker, who spends most scenic highways opens a new world year Navy Officer who has had joint service most of his time dodging a school bully of hidden jewels just off the beaten path. deployments with all branches of the Armed and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, Providing fascinating facts and stories Forces and Merchant Marines. Today’s tour a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds throughout the day is a local guide, who features… Quantico Field, home of Marine with his cranky dad but comforted by his is also a retired pastor and interim director Corps One – the Presidential Helicopter, doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it of the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Marine Officers Candidate School – to Christmas Day with his glasses and his Center. See horse and buggies, schools, Parade Deck and Barracks and the Town hopes intact. Excellent reserved seating and farms of the Old Order Mennonites of Quantico! It also includes a stop at has been set aside for you! Enjoy a plated who have turned back the clocks of time. the Marine Corps gift shop, Marine Corps meal with delectable desert before matinee Included on your tour is a stop at the University and more! Following the tour of begins. $110 John Kline Homestead, home of the 19th Quantico, enjoy a buffet lunch at the Clubs CH: 9:30am / 6:30pm ES: 10am / 6pm century German Baptist Brethren preacher at Quantico. The pride and legacy of the and missionary. Also included today is a Marine Corps is more evident this afternoon A Day in the Big Apple! delicious family style lunch in downtown when you visit the National Museum of the New York, New York Dayton at the Thomas House Restaurant, Marine Corps, a lasting tribute to the U.S. Saturday – December 3 a behind the scenes tour and “tasting” Marines… past, present and future. The Our annual day trip to New York City is at the Mt. Crawford Creamery, and the museum’s soaring design evokes the image back! Join family and friends as you depart impressive Harrisonburg and Dayton of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons Richmond just after midnight for a 24-hour Farmer’s Markets. With multiple and varied visitors to the 120,000 square foot structure. Holiday Getaway to the Big Apple! Bring stores, you are bound to find something Sign up today for this never before offered your family, friends and neighbors and your exciting, something delicious, something tour! $115 favorite pillow as you sleep aboard your unique and something memorable. Sign up CH: 7:30am / 7pm ES: 8am / 6:30pm comfortable motorcoach en route to the today for this spectacular fall tour! $125 Find us online: festive sights and sounds of New York City! CH: 7am / 7pm ES: 7am / 6pm www.TravelSignaTours.com Arrive just in time to enjoy an eye-opening breakfast (on your own) at one of the many

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 3 restaurants or delicatessens. Today is free band of homeless children who steal the entertainment with the U.S. Air Force Band! to enjoy any way your heart desires… hearts of all while discovering the true Relax and enjoy Christmas Concert in the shopping at Macy’s is a must, and there is meaning of belonging and love. Enjoy beautiful surroundings of the Daughters of plenty of time remaining to sightsee, catch a beloved Christmas carols and songs the American Revolution Constitution Hall. matinee show, visit One World Trade Center, including White Christmas, Let It Snow, Known for their variety of musical styles, the Empire State Building, Union Station, Silent Night and O Holy Night as well as an The Singing Sergeants are the official Radio City, Central Park or any of the other amazing percussive “Stomp” version of God chorus of the United States Air Force and hundreds of iconic New York City Landmarks. Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Jingle in the feature 23 active duty Airmen/Musicians. Let your imagination run wild as you tour City. With a magnificent cast and crew You’ll be amazed by their talent as they New York City in all its Holiday Glory! Times of nearly 500, it’s one of, if not the most, present all your favorite Christmas tunes! below reflect an early morning Saturday popular Christmas show in all of Virginia. We Before the matinee, enjoy a buffet lunch Departure with an early morning Sunday have great Orchestra seats waiting for you! at the Gaylord National Resort, the focal Return. $160 Before your matinee performance, savor a point of the National Harbor, located on the CH: 12:30am /1:30am ES: 1am / 1am delicious family style lunch at The Spring Potomac River across from Alexandria. This House Restaurant, a Lynchburg landmark. impressive resort boast a 19-story atrium, Virginia Christmas Reserve your place today for this incredible filled with holiday lights and decorations. Spectacular! Christmas production! Due to the venue’s Enjoy some free time to explore and take in Thomas Road Baptist Church strict reservation policy, all payments must their holiday “ICE” show (fee not included). Saturday – December 3 be received prior to November 1st. $120 Sign up today for this holiday treat! $115 Ring in the Christmas season with ES: 9am / 7:30pm CH: 9:30am / 7pm CH: 8am / 8pm ES: 8:30am / 7:30pm the Virginia Christmas Spectacular! Lynchburg, Virginia’s Thomas Road Baptist US Air Force Holiday Maryland LIVE Casino & Church’s 2016 production promises to be Concert Arundel Mills yet another “Spectacular” Celebration of DAR Constitution Hall Hanover, Maryland Christmas! This year’s show… “Jingle Saturday – December 10 Saturday – December 10 in the City,” takes place in a jazz filled Due to the rave reviews of last year’s Gambling AND shopping!!! What more 1940’s Christmas in New York City. Follow group, we are going back to Washington, could you ask for in December? Maryland the pick-pocketing adventures of a little D.C. for an afternoon of festive holiday LIVE! Casino is Maryland’s most popular gaming and entertainment experience. Tour Activity Level… Very Important! The Casino has more than 160,000 square feet of gaming action. Both the table and Tour Activity Level… All Travelers should be in reasonably good health for listed electronic games make the Maryland LIVE! tours and cruises. If you have any questions regarding your health or activity level, Casino unlike any other in America! As Please Consult Your Physician. All Tours Listed In This Catalog Are Level One Tours, a bonus, Arundel Mills Mall, Maryland’s Unless Otherwise Defined. largest outlet and retail shopping, dining Level 1 – Participants should be able to maintain a leisurely pace with average mobility and entertainment destination is just a few and physical activity to include: Ability to climb stairs (two to four flights), walk reasonable feet away from the casino. Featuring more distances (half mile or less), and maintain stability on uneven surfaces. than 200 indoor stores and a variety of dining choices, there is something for everyone on Level 2 – Participants should be able to maintain a more uniform pace with average your shopping list. Sign up today! $75 mobility and physical activity to include: Ability to climb stairs (four or more flights), CH 7am / 8:30pm ES 7:30am / 8pm longer periods of walking (One to Two Miles), and maintain stability on uneven surfaces throughout extended periods of the tour. “Joy of Christmas” Holiday Level 3 – Participants should be able to maintain a moderate pace with increased Concert mobility and physical activity to include: Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout Washington National Cathedral the tour, extended periods of walking throughout the tour, and to maintain stability on Sunday – December 11 uneven surfaces throughout the entire tour. Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in the majestic setting of the Washington Any participant requiring the use of a walker or wheel chair, must be able to National Cathedral. The soaring maintain the Activity Level listed on any Tour. Any participant who cannot use his arches and high stone vaults combined or her walker or wheelchair and the recommend level, must bring an able bodied with the perfect resonance of the choir assistant to help. Due to insurance laws and regulations, the driver nor escort/guide create a beautiful music setting that has may not help in assisting those in need or using a walker or wheelchair. become a well-loved holiday tradition

4 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 for locals and visitors alike. This concert Ginter Botanical Gardens for a special 1956 impromptu recording session at includes many Christmas favorites of tour of the Conservatory and a delicious Memphis-located Sun Record Studio during the season. From the processional with buffet dinner in the beautifully decorated which early rock and roll stars Elvis Presley, the Advent wreath to the final note of Robins Room. After your meal, enjoy an Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee the last carol, and all the favorites in after dinner stroll through the Gardenfest of Lewis met and jammed “just for fun.” On between, the performance sponsored Lights Display, hear the Roving Carollers, December 4, Carl Perkins was scheduled by the Cathedral Choral Society is one delight in the Doll House Exhibit and the to record some songs with a new performer, holiday concert you don’t want to miss! Model Train Display, and of course find the Jerry Lee Lewis. Unexpectedly, Elvis Presley Next, enjoy a plated dinner at Gordon perfect gift for a loved-one in the fantastic happens to stop by the studio along with Biersch Restaurant. Conveniently gift shop! Sign up today for what is sure to his girlfriend, a singer named Dyanne. located in the heart of Washington, DC in the become a favourite holiday memory! $120 Remarkably, Johnny Cash also stops by to old Riggs Bank Building, this architectural CH: 1pm / 10:30pm ES: 1:30pm / 10pm talk to recording impresario Sam Philips. beauty displays the traditional elegance of The four musicians soon begin talking and the Capitol. Before departing for home, see 100 Miles of Lights singing together. On the outside chance that many of Washington’s landmarks beautifully From Coast to Capitol something great (and lucrative) might come lit at night, including the National Christmas Monday – December 19 out of the session, Philips flips the switch on Tree in front of the White House. $165 Celebrate the holiday season with the the studio recorder—and the rest is rock and CH: 12pm / 11:30pm ES 12:30pm / 11pm most popular Holiday Lights Tour in Virginia! roll history. Hit songs include Blue Suede Afternoon travel takes you to Yankee Shoes, Folsom Prison Blues, Great Balls of Gardens, Lights and Candle of Williamsburg, one of the world’s Fire, Hound Dog, See You Later Alligator, Holiday Sights largest candle stores where there is much and many others. Excellent seats reserved In Historic Richmond than candles in this one of a kind store. for you! Enjoy a plated meal before matinee Tuesday – December 13 Travel to Virginia Beach for an early dinner show begins. $110 Celebrate the elegance of the holiday at Rockafeller’s Restaurant overlooking CH: 9:30am / 6:30pm ES: 10am / 6pm season in Richmond, the City of Lights! Rudee Inlet. Dinner is followed by a drive along the boardwalk “Saturday Night Fever” for Holiday Lights At Riverside Center Theatre of Virginia Beach, Wednesday – March 29, 2017 the largest grand Boogie on down to see the stage illumination display version of the 1977 hit movie that featured on the Atlantic and popularized the disco music of seaboard! En route the BeeGees! Tony Manero, a Brooklyn home, experience streetwise youth, attempts to escape the Newport News’ tensions of his seemingly meaningless life Celebration in through disco dancing. Flaunting his dance Lights, Virginia’s prowess during the weekend at the local first drive-through discotheque, he relishes in the admiration holiday lights event of the crowd, develops a relationship with over half a with Stephanie, his dance partner and million individual temporarily forgets the realities of his life. lights. Upon return Together, Tony and Stephanie discover that Revel in the Victorian splendour of to Richmond, a drive by the lights display they both wish to make more of their lives Maymont, the former home of Major and at the James Center is followed by a trip and resolve to help each other start anew. Mrs. Dooley. Welcoming the season are the up Historic Monument Avenue to view the Excellent seats are reserved for you! Enjoy beautiful trimmings on the 12 foot Christmas beautiful “Holiday Wreaths” adorning a plated meal prior to the matinee show! tree, the opulent dining room set for a feast, many of the stately homes. $110 Hustle to sign up today! $110 evergreen decorations and lavish gifts. CH: 12:30pm / 11pm ES: 1pm / 10:30pm CH: 9:30am / 6:30pm ES: 10am / 6pm The spectacularly decorated Gilded Age mansion brings the wonders and festivities “Million Dollar Quartet” Proud members of the of Christmases past to life. Describing the At Riverside Center Theatre entertainment, decorations, fashions and Wednesday – February 22, 2017 etiquette of the traditional Victorian manor, This 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Award- is a costumed guide. Next, travel to Lewis winning musical dramatizes the now-famous

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 5 Loretta Lynn in Concert Hopewell, VA’s Beacon Theatre Saturday – May 13, 2017 This is a must see show! Loretta Lynn is in concert at the intimate Beacon Theater… right in our own back yard! As one of country music’s legends, she has been inducted into more music Halls of Fame than any other female recording artist, including The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. With over 45 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the most awarded musicians of all time. In 1972, Loretta Lynn was the first woman to be named the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year. In 2003 she received the Kennedy Center Honors and in 2013 Cherry Blossom Tour Pride, Patriotism and she was awarded the Presidential Medal Washington, D.C. Pageantry of Freedom. With four Grammy Awards to Tuesday – April 4, 2017 Norfolk’s Annual Tattoo her name, including a Grammy Lifetime In a city of bronze statues, iconic Sunday – April 30, 2017 Achievement Award, this is a performance monuments and memorials; the cherry Imagine more than 1,000 military and you do not want to miss. Excellent seats blossoms triumph as an exquisite and civilian performers from over 10 nations have been reserved for this one show of only wondrous attraction every spring in our sharing their unique music, dance, culture 20 in her tour. Prior to the evening concert, Nation’s Capitol. This incredible explosion and pride. Imagine the 200 person massed enjoy dinner at Chester’s popular Riptides of pink blossoms throughout the city attracts bagpipes and drum performance. Imagine Seafood Restaurant. Tickets won’t last people from around the world. Start the honoring three very special 100 year long! Reserve your spot today to see this day with a visit to the FDR and Jefferson anniversaries for the United States: 100 legend of Country Music! $230 Memorials located on the Tidal Basin years since the entry into WWI, 100 years ES: 3:30pm / 11pm CH: 4pm / 10:30pm where there are cherry blossoms in every from the founding of NASA’s Langley direction. Next, to Georgetown for a plated Research Center in Virginia, and 100 Richmond’s River City! lunch at Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place on years from the founding of Naval Station Scenic Canal and River Cruise the water. Following lunch, enjoy a scenic Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base. This Saturday – May 20, 2017 boat cruise down the Potomac River spectacular display of military precision Enjoy the best of Richmond by water! with even more great views of the cherry defies the imagination. Referring to the Cruise through River City on a water tour blossoms. This afternoon, travel takes you Scottish military last call, when pipes and along the Richmond Canal. The 40 minute, along the George Washington Parkway drums are used to call the troops back to the narrated tour is on a covered boat that travels for a late afternoon stop at the impressive post for an evening ceremony, the Virginia the Kanawha Canal along Richmond’s American Horticultural Society, located International Tattoo is a Scottish tradition historic Canal Walk. The cruising does not on the historic 25 acre site of River with American soul. Regarded as the most stop there. Next, departing from Rockett’s Farm, once part of George Washington’s patriotic of the world’s Tattoos, the Virginia Landing, is a Paddle Wheel Sightseeing estates. The society’s year-round displays International Military Tattoo is a spectacular Cruise. The narrated 2 ½ hour cruise on the include a blend of naturalistic, formal and performance of music and might. Prior to James River includes a buffet lunch, music demonstration gardens and a four-acre the matinee performance, a buffet lunch & dancing, and numerous scenic highlights meadow in a setting that provides sweeping is included at the famous Virginia Diner! such as Jimmy Dean’s home, Drewry’s Bluff, vistas of the Potomac River. Enjoy a guided Don’t miss what is sure to be a moving and the Port of Richmond’s deep water terminal tour highlighting their unique history and wonderful tour. $135 and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge. most popular gardens. Time for shopping in ES: 9:30am / 7pm CH: 10am / 7:30pm Keep your eyes open! The James River has their gift shop is also included! Please note: the largest nesting area on the East Coast Walking involved for this tour. We cannot for Bald Eagles. You’ll have an excellent guarantee cherry blossoms will be in bloom Visit us on the web at: opportunity to catch a glimpse of these but this date, on average, is peak. $140 www.TravelSignaTours.com majestic birds in their natural habitat. $110 CH: 7:30am / 7:30pm ES: 8am / 7pm CH: 8:30am 4:30pm ES: 9am / 4pm

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Mountain Music & Rails of your favorite songs from decades of the to-be-missed, Kitchen Kettle Village with Spectacular musical evolution. It’s a whirlwind musical over 42 shops showcasing all that Lancaster Wild & Wonderful Elkins, WV journey highlighting the popular musical County has to offer….from food, to carriage October 10-11 styles of the 20th Century. This fast-paced, rides to hand carved signs and handmade Tucked away in the beautiful Allegheny high-energy variety show is an audience quilts. You are sure to find something that Mountains, find something you might not favorite, that includes everything from Louis calls your name! Later, it’s onward to Sight expect as you travel en route to “Wild & Armstrong, to early rock and roll, disco and and Sound Theatre for SAMSON, a unique Wonderful West Virginia.” After a relaxing Elvis. Just after the exciting show, it is just production filled with colorful characters, ride through the scenic Appalachian & a short walk to the Durbin & Greenbrier extraordinary feats of strength and amazing Allegheny Mountains and the Monogahela Valley Railroad Station for a four-hour, 46 effects that will literally bring down the and George Washington’s National Forests, mile round trip excursion aboard the New house. You may be just too excited to eat arrive in Elkins, WV for an afternoon check- Tygart Flyer. Enjoy a boxed lunch as you after such a wonderful performance, but in at the Isaac Jackson Hotel. Dinner take in the history and autumn scenery of when you get to Plain & Fancy Restaurant, tonight is at the fabulous 1863 Grill, famous this beautiful area. Culminating at the 18’ plan on a meal to remember. Carrying the for their mouth watering cinnamon rolls high, 150’ wide High Falls of Cheat, is one tradition of farm to table since 1959, with and chef prepared meals. After dinner… of the most remote and pristine settings pass-the-platter, down home cooking, it’s SHOWTIME! at the American Mountain in the Eastern United States. On your way dinner is sure to please! Theater, West Virginia’s first and only home, dinner is included at the famous After a belt-poppin’ breakfast, depart for “Branson Style” family-friendly music & Mrs. Rowe’s, a Shenandoah tradition since the Bird-In-Hand Farmer’s Market. With comedy variety show. It offers everything 1947! Don’t miss out on this marvelous approximately 30 vendors offering a wide an audience could want, from Gospel expedition to some of the most scenic areas variety of homemade baked goods, bulk harmonies, to classic country, timeless pop, in the country! Sign up today! $425 foods, specialty teas, handmade quilts, and hilarious comic impersonations. Be leather goods and so much more, there’s amazed at the unbelievable musical talent “Samson” Shines in the something here for everyone. This is not of the professional cast of entertainers that Dutch Country your last stop for the day. A step on guide rivals anything you can see in Branson, Biggest Hit Since “Noah” takes you on a “Windshield Tour” on the Missouri or Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. October 21-22 “Roads Less Traveled.” The local guide After an Enhanced Continental This wonderful two-day escape to the makes the tour more enjoyable interpreting Breakfast, depart for another spectacular “Land of the Pennsylvania Dutch” in the history of the “plain folk” and by making show, “History of American Music!” Lancaster County, PA should not be several excellent stops in the heart of the where you are guaranteed to hear many missed! Your first adventure starts at the not- Amish Farmlands. Stop by the Lil Country Store for a chance to purchase handmade Amish Crafts, baked and canned goods, aprons, quillows, birdhouses, and more. Also included, is a visit to the Quilt and Craft Shop with a colorful array of exquisite handmade quilts and unique country crafts. After a morning of touring and shopping in the Dutch Country, satisfy your hearty appetite with a delicious Lunch at the Hometown Kitchen, an Amish style restaurant featuring traditional Amish recipes. Don’t miss this incredible journey into the heart of Lancaster! Record audiences from across the country have traveled to Sight & Sound to see this newest hit production. This is your last chance before it’s gone. Don’t miss out! $440

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This the holidays, it takes on a new life of its own include: live harness racing, fabulous dining one-of-a-kind museum features more than combining mouth-watering meals, shopping choices, a 4- Diamond rated hotel, 24 hours 20,000 square feet of Christmas memories bonanzas and FOUR exciting Christmas of gaming with live tables and slots, unique and 2,000 years of Christmas Tradition. shows, to become the perfect beginning of shopping and a luxurious spa! Arrive in After a memorable afternoon, your evening your holiday season. Your two night stay is at Dover mid-day and enjoy the remainder continues with “Everything Christmas” in the the beautiful Ocean Reef Resort featuring of the day and evening at the Hotel and performance “Holly Jolly Christmas!” at “ocean view” accommodations. Dinner is Casino! Whether you have stayed up into the renowned Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. at the famous Chesapeake House. This the wee hours of the morning or turned in In the intimate 330 seat theater, the holiday family owned restaurant, known for over 40 early, you still have an opportunity to press spirit comes alive with a festive musical years is renowned for its excellent menu your luck before an afternoon return home. production featuring all of your holiday offerings, waterfront views and their famed Your tour package includes $50 Slot Play, favorites and possibly a visit from a Santa cinnamon rolls. The evening’s entertainment accommodations at the Dover Downs himself. Your overnight accommodations is the most popular show in town! “Carolina Hotel & Casino, continental breakfast on are at the lovely Amish View Inn. Opry Christmas Special” creates an day two, and a chance to tour the Dover Your second day begins with a visit unforgettable holiday experience for you. International Speedway and the Monster to the Bird-In-Hand Farmer’s Market Stunning new songs, long-standing favorites Mile or visit Dover Mall for early Christmas which features many of the local food and new talent are combined to create an Tax-free shopping and more! Come Play products and handmade gift ideas. Next award winning show again this year. The with us! $240 on your agenda, visit the American Music decorations, alone, are worth the visit to the Theatre and everyone’s favorite Christmas Carolina Opry House. Everything Christmas in Story… “Winter Wonderland.” Experience The next day, visit Brookgreen Gardens, the Dutch Country the musical merriment as talented live America’s first public sculpture garden, with Shopping, Shows and Christmas Magic performers present an impressive array of over 535 impressive works representing December 2-3 holiday song and dance. Before departing American artists. With a variety of dining Certain to please young and old alike, town, get your appetite ready to taste options, you are sure to enjoy the menu our Annual Amish Christmas Tour includes a delicious homemade Amish-Style choices for lunch on your own in the Lunch, prepared Gardens. After lunch, enjoy a matinee by traditional Amish performance of the “Legends in Concert recipes and served Holiday Show,” featuring celebrity look-a- by the Amish. Last, likes who perform hit songs. Complete with but certainly not backup singers and dramatic stage lighting, least, is a visit to the performance is sure to get your fingers Valley View Farms, snapping and toes-a-tapping. This fantastic one of the largest show precedes dinner at Thoroughbreds Christmas Shops in Chophouse & Seafood Grille, one of the country. There the city’s most popular restaurants for is something for locals and visitors alike. After dinner is everyone, so keep the dazzling holiday performance… “The your gift list handy. South’s Grandest Christmas Show” at the After two days of Alabama Theater. It is the most amazing several of your all time favorite destinations fantastic food and superb shows, it is time to show to hit the Grand Strand! as well as some new sites that are sure to travel the Road to Richmond with visions of On your final day in Myrtle Beach is become favorites as well. No trip to Lancaster Shoofly & Whoopie Pies in your head! Sign “Christmas Wonderland” at the Palace is complete without a visit to Kitchen Kettle up today! $455 Theatre. Making this one of the most Village. With its collection of 40 shops enchanting shows in town are the glittering

8 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 costumes, gorgeous Christmas songs inspiring true story of King’s remarkable of Savannah, which includes visits to the combined with the highest kicking chorus rise to stardom and how along the way she Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and girls this side of the North Pole…WOW!! made more than Beautiful music, she wrote the Mercer Williams House, famous for its Your seaside vacation is not complete the soundtrack for a generation.” With the role in the movie, “Midnight in the Garden without some free time to have lunch and next morning’s free time, it is the perfect of Good and Evil.” After lunch on your own shopping on your own at Broadway at the opportunity to see the legendary Radio on Riverstreet, it is “on the road again” for Beach… a shopper’s dream come true. With City Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular. the afternoon destination of Hilton Head dozens of specialty shops and restaurants, We have arranged for excellent seats for Island! Featured as part of your time in all surrounded by a serene lake, it is the those who choose this optional show for Hilton Head is a Guided Riding Tour, the perfect ending to this holiday vacation! $695 additional fee. Call us for details! Don’t be Coastal Discovery Museum, and dinner left behind, reserve your space today! Only in Harbour Town, boasting scenic views of Showtime in the Big Apple 12 seats left! $1025 the water. Tonight’s lodging is on the water Christmas in New York City front of the Atlantic Ocean. Twelve miles of December 14-16 East Coast Seaside Sojourn sparking white-sand beaches bustling with New York, New York! What more can Savannah, Hilton Head and Charleston wildlife, including dolphins and loggerhead be said about a “City” so incredible they April 3-7, 2017 turtles await you. named it twice? Unlike the other tours you Spanish moss adorns the trees as you No tour of the South is complete see going to New York City, our tour includes make your way through the many historic without a tour of “The City of Churches,” accommodations in the “Heart” of Times and scenic destinations of the South’s Low Charleston! Beginning with the Charleston Square at the newly remodeled Novotel Country. Famous for its hospitality, charm, Tea Plantation, enjoy a Factory & Trolley Hotel. A few short steps from the sights and richness of history as well as being Tour of the home of the only tea grown in and sounds of Broadway, the Novotel is the the oldest city in Georgia, Savannah is the America. After some free time to peruse ideal location, as it is close to most theatres, first destination of your southern sojourn. A the gift shop, get your cameras ready the Shopping district, Top of the Rock, family style dinner at Mrs. Wilkes Boarding for the famous Angel Oak, said to be the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, House, one of Savannah’s top restaurants oldest live oak in the country. Covering Bryant Park and numerous other New York famous for its southern style cooking awaits over 17,000 square feet with its shade, it is City landmarks! Dinner on the first night you. Your second day finds you on both truly a magnificent sight. Later, it is onto the is at “Supernova” in the Novotel Hotel. the smallest and largest barrier islands, Magnolia Plantation, for a Grand Tour of This evening you have orchestra seating Jekyll Island and St. Simon’s Island, the House and Gardens, founded in 1696. at Broadway’s funniest musical comedy… respectively. Tours of both islands are Dinner this evening is at another waterfront “Something Rotten!” “A mash-up of 16th included as well as free time in the charming restaurant. The last day in Charleston Century Shakespeare and 21st Century villages. After dinner, enjoy a festive evening includes a Carriage Tour through the Broadway tells the story of two playwrights at the Savannah Theater, well known for its historic area and time for lunch on your own stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance hand-clapping, finger-snapping musical in the newly renovated Old City Market. rock star Will Shakespeare. With the most entertainment. Don’t miss out on this grand Southern singing, the most dancing and the most gut- The next morning, enjoy a Guided Tour Sojourn… Sign up today! $1275 busting laughs on Broadway, it’s something wonderful…something for everyone!” Your “Showtime in the Big Apple” also includes a Guided Riding Tour of the City by one of the best tour guides in town. He’s Brooklyn born and bred and guaranteed to deliver a flare you can only get from a Native New Yorker! Enjoy your free afternoon in the city… you can visit the holiday window displays at Macy’s, Lord & Taylors and Bloomingdales, or see the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, Columbus Circle or Grand Central Terminal’s 17th Annual Holiday Fair, the only “Indoor Holiday Market” in the city. Following dinner on your own are tickets for the runaway smash hit… “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!” “‘Beautiful’ tells the

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 9 Pennsylvania Journeys Outer Banks photo opportunities. After the ferry ride From Saints to Sinners! Extraordinaire! back to the mainland, enjoy a wonderful May 2-3, 2017 Featuring Ocracoke Island dinner at Roanoke Rapid’s popular Ralph’s A “little of this and a little of that” make May 11-12, 2017 Barbeque. The Outer Banks attract people for a wonderful tour in the “Land of the Highlighting three lighthouses, Bodie, from all over the world during the summer, Pennsylvania Dutch.” Start the day at the Cape Hatteras and the Ocracoke but we are going before the busy season Shady Maple Market for lunch on your own Lighthouses, this tour takes in the very and we are going further south than most and time to visit 40,000 square feet of the best of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. A visitors, making this tour all the more unique finest collectibles and gifts available. Later, distinctive link in the chain of dramatic shores and definitely one not to be missed! Take travel to Sight & Sound’s Millennium known as the Outer Banks and the Cape advantage of this great tour highlighting the Theater for the spectacular performance of Hatteras national Seashore, Ocracoke unspoiled beaches and impressive maritime “Jonah!” A story of extremes, “JONAH,” is Island is an isolated gem awaiting your history of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a first class production that is sure to keep discovery! En route, stop in Nagshead at our country’s national seashore. $395 you on the edge of your seat. After this The Cotton Gin offering room after room of amazing show, enjoy a fabulous dinner at unique gifts, apparel, and home furnishings. It’s Better in the Big Easy! the Stockyard Inn, which is sure to please Lunch this afternoon is on Manteo Island at New Orleans, LA the most discriminating of palates. the Lone Cedar Café. Sharing entertaining May 20-26, 2017 Breakfast at the Olde Mill Restaurant stories and historical facts, is your own Here is your chance to discover all that starts the day and is followed by a visit to private guide for the duration of your New Orleans has to offer and much more! the Bird In Hand Farmers’ Market, which Outer Banks experience. Wonderful photo Hop on board your deluxe motorcoach and offers 30 local vendors who provide a opportunities are available at the Bodie and travel into the “Heart of Dixie.” Your first day wide variety of homemade baked goods, Cape Hatteras Lighthouses. on the road includes accommodations in meats, veggies, handmade quilts, and so Accessing the Ocracoke Island by Georgia’s State Capitol, Atlanta and Dinner much more! Later it’s on to the American ferry, the coach takes you to the only at Pitty Pat’s Porch. Not to be outdone, Music Theater and their most entertaining development there, a bustling little sound- your second day features a visit to “Sweet show yet, “Vegas Legends.” Capture the side village that wraps around Silver Lake Home Alabama” and a visit to the renowned excitement and energy of Las Vegas while and is the location of your overnight stay at 65 acre Bellingrath Gardens, built by celebrating the sweet refrains made famous the Anchorage Inn. Dinner is included at a Walter Bellingrath, one of the first Coca-Cola by yesterday’s and today’s legendary nearby restaurant. After a buffet breakfast, it bottlers in the Southeast. Continuing on your musicians like Elvis Presley, Wayne Newton, is off to the beach and “pony pasture” to see way is a stop in the “Magnolia State of Paul Anka, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Donny the wild ponies. Time on your own is also Mississippi” and an overnight stay at the & Marie, Garth Brooks and more. Your tour included to enjoy shopping, exploring, and Gulf Coast’s Beau Rivage Casino Resort. is far from over after the fantastic show! for lunch. The guide is available during this Stay, play and have dinner this evening. Enjoy first class Family Style Dining at an time to take you to Ocracoke Lighthouse Your next day features a narrated incredible restaurant followed by a visit to via a six passenger golf cart for more great Swamp Tour with a Cajun Captain. With a farm museum and old time country store. Sign up for this phenomenal tour! $475

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10 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 Jesus was buried, a carpenter shop like the one Joseph once worked, a Spanish chapel, large boulders from the River Jordan, and an amazing view of the skyline. Enjoy the evening’s Dinner Buffet aboard a Queen City Riverboat that includes contemporary gospel music that is certain to get your hands clapping and feet tapping. After a wonderful Full Breakfast Buffet, take in the full sized replica of Noah’s Ark, the largest wooden structure in the world. Built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, at 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high, the 100’s of exhibits include Noah’s study, living quarters, cages, storage vessels and recreations of how Noah and his family may have lived. After visiting this ONE OF A KIND EXHIBIT, enjoy a Riding Tour of the nearby “Queen City,” Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn about the Garden of Eden and local accents and humor, your guide takes The ARK its seven mile view, the historic area where you back to the early days of the Louisiana A Tour of Biblical Proportions many movies have been filmed, the Worlds bayou and swamp explorations through his June 20-23, 2017 Peace Bell and 17 murals that reflect the interpretations of the primitive beauty of the Offering a glimpse into the historical life of the city. A private Buffet Dinner in a moss-draped cypress trees showing off the and current world of the Bible, are some historic local restaurant and a light-hearted American Alligator and abundant wildlife. of the newest attractions to the Bluegrass performance concludes the day. Sign up Upon arrival for your New Orleans portion of State of Kentucky. Staying within walking today for this incredible tour! $855 the tour, be prepared to take in many of the distance of Covington, Kentucky’s historic major tourist attractions and enjoy foods that Main Strasse Village, known for its Goose 4th of July Celebration you have only “heard about” but are now Girl Fountain, the Carroll Chimes displaying In The Big Apple able to taste. Your visit includes a Walking the Pied Piper of Hamlin, and numerous July 3-5, 2017 Tour of the French Quarter, a Riding Tour restaurants, you are sure to enjoy the Start spreading the news, you’re leaving of the Historic District, Dinner at New evening on your own. The next morning today…. You want to be a part of “The City Orleans School of Cooking, a Dixieland starts with a full buffet breakfast and is that never sleeps!” Right away you are in Jazz Brunch at the Court of Two Sisters followed by a visit to the Creation Museum. the heart of New York City, Times Square! and Café’ Au Lait & Beignets. See firsthand See how the museum’s interpretation of the After dinner on your own, experience the the breathtaking parade floats when you visit Bible- the “history book of the Universe” Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall’s NEW Mardi Gras World. Your return trip includes provides an account of the beginning of all “Summer Spectacular.” Celebrating the a stop in Baton Rouge and a visit to the things. Admission also includes a variety magic of New York, this show has larger Rural Life Museum; a visit to Natchez and of theater presentations such as “The Last than life puppetry, unforgettable costumes a Greek Revival Style Mansion, a City Adam,” “Six Days of Tour and Dinner in a Carriage House. Your Creation,” and “Men last night will be spent in Chattanooga, TN. in White.” Lunch on This trip includes 12 meals and all of the your own is easy with attractions along the way. $1875 either Noah’s Café or the many available kiosks throughout the complex. After lunch, travel a short distance to the Garden of Hope, a hidden gem that includes replicas of the tomb where

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 11 and a great soundtrack of songs including New & Cape Cod After traveling to “The Bay State,” classics, new compositions, and pop hits. Island Hopping Hyannis, home of the Kennedys has The time after the show is yours to use as Block Ilaland, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket your attention. Visit the Memorial and the you wish; take in the lights of Times Square, September 17-22, 2017 Kennedy Museum for a view into the Cape enjoy a late night snack, or go to the Top of By Land or By Sea, there is no other tour Cod Camelot Days of the family. Not to be The Rock to see the city as you have never that includes as much history, scenery, outdone by land tours, Martha’s Vineyard seen it. fantastic food and overall interesting is just a short boat ride away, and is waiting Fantastic food, fun and entertainment attractions than our Island Hopping Tour. to put you under her spell. Gingerbread starts the next day. Breakfast is at the A scenic Ferry Ride from Judith Point to Cottages, Gay Head, Edgartown and popular New York City icon, Ellen’s Stardust Block Island, also known as the “Bermuda a Lobster Dinner are just a few of the Diner, home of the famous singing wait staff. of the North” is enhanced by a Riding Tour enticements. And just when you thought it It is the best free show on Broadway and it of the quaint island and its Southeast Light, doesn’t get any better, you find yourself at the accompanies a great menu amidst a retro a magnificent brick lighthouse. Lunch dock waiting to board the High Speed Ferry 1950’s theme. Afterwards, board the coach overlooking the harbor is a definite plus. But Boat for Nantucket Island and the amazing to Radio City Music Hall for a “Stage Newport, RI and the 10 Mile Ocean Drive Whaling Museum. A local sightseeing bus Door Tour.” Offering an insider’s look at with its classic upscale appeal, magnificent takes you around the island and the historic the legendary Radio City Music Hall, the summer cottages and amazing water district. This tour is designed to allow you guided tour features art deco masterpieces, views is also an outstanding tour. A self sufficient time for shopping and exploration the secrets of the Great Stage, and you guided Audio Tour thru the grandest of the to be on your own. Call today for a more get to meet a Rockette® and much more! mansions of the Gilded Age, the “Breakers” detailed itinerary! $1,655 Spend the rest of the day as you wish… offers a unique perspective into the lives of take a ride on a Double Decker bus, visit the Vanderbilts. the 911 Memorial and Museum or choose to take our offered optional tour – Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on the Hudson River. Enjoy the live DJ spinning current chart favorites and of course the phenomenal fireworks. Front row seats to the brilliant display of pyrotechnics, are yours on the cruise boat. Dress is fun, comfortable and casual on this $150 per person optional tour. The last morning in the city is on your own. Sleep in, walk the sidewalks, visit one of the many exceptional museums. Whatever you choose, a fantastic day is promised. When you sign up for this tour, you find “You are A #1, Top of the List, King of the Hill… in Old New York! It’s up to you, New York… New York! $795

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These top five North American Bucket List Tours offer participants an experience of a lifetime! Travelers wishing to stay “Within” the borders of the United States and Canada will be rewarded with the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and majestic sights in the world! Reduced travel times allows you not only to save more money, it also allows more time to visit these magnificent natural wonders of the world! The “Solar Eclipse & Yellowstone” is a tour that truly is a “Once in a Lifetime” event. The “Great American Eclipse” will be seen in a very limited area across the United States. Your vantage or perhaps “Advantage” point for witnessing this rare eclipse is perfectly planned along its most direct route and without obstructions. The next Yellowstone National Park. Explore the Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show. chance to see this rare eclipse in the rugged landscapes of the magnificent Your tour ends in Salt Lake City, Utah, which United States is 2045! In the end, you Grand Teton. Tour historic mining towns and includes a tour highlighting Temple Square can’t go wrong booking any of these discover treasures of the Old West. This and Pioneer State Park. $3419 outstanding North America “Bucket List” tour is packed with all the best the Northern tours. Alternate Dates Available on Most Parks have to offer! Your tour begins with a Pacific Coast Journey North American Tours… two night stay in Rapid City, South Dakota. Featuring Oregon’s Coast & San Francisco While here enjoy an exciting open-air July 15, 2017 – 9 Days Northern National Parks Jeep Tour through Custer State Park Revel in the natural beauty of the Pacific Yellowstone, Grand Teton and to view the herds of American Bison. Tour Coast, offering some of our country’s most Mount Rushmore! the Black Hills that include Crazy Horse stunning scenery. Your tour explores Oregon’s June 22, 2017 – 9 Days Memorial, the largest statue in the world. coastline, the magnificent redwood trees, Experience all the greatness of Mount See the amazing lighting ceremony at Mt. lush vineyards and the exciting “City by the Rushmore. Watch Old Faithful erupt in Rushmore National Park, the largest statue Bay,” San Francisco. Arrive in Portland for monument in the world, the two nights. While here visit the Columbia historic town of Deadwood River Gorge including Multnomah Falls and the awe-inspiring and Bonneville Lock and Dam. A guided Devils Tower National tour of Portland includes the Old Town Monument. Work your Historic District. Explore the Oregon Coast way west into Wyoming as you travel south – highlights include the and enjoy two nights in dramatic scenery along the Three Capes Yellowstone National Scenic Drive, a Dune buggy ride through Park for all the best Oregon Dunes National Recreation area, sightseeing. Travel south a Rogue River Jetboat trip, and a visit to to Jackson, Wyoming, for Crater Lake National Park, where rain and two nights. While here, snow filled the empty caldera of an ancient bask in the beauty of the volcano. See brilliant blue waters to a depth Grand Teton National of almost 2000 feet, creating the deepest Park’s majestic landscape. lake in North America. Follow the Western A Snake River float trip is Rim Drive for unmatched panoramic views. included as well as dinner As you work your way south into California, and entertainment at the see the gigantic trees of Redwood National

14 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 national park. Take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking view of the Banff Village Valley and surrounding mountains. Visit Chateau Lake Louise located on the vibrant blue glacier-fed waters of Lake Louise. Next, trade in your motorcoach, for a “sno-coach” and venture onto North America’s largest glacier, the Columbian Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier. Walk on the incredible Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform perched 918 feet above spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. Travel further north to the town of Jasper and Jasper National Park, the Canadian Rockies largest park. Enjoy a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies. Travel back to along one of the world’s most beautiful mountain highways, the Icefields Parkway. Unsurpassed scenery Park. Your tour ends with a two night stay majestic beauty in every direction! Your paralleling the Great Divide in the Valley of in San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate tour begins with a two night stay in Calgary. the Ten Peaks, the Columbia Icefields, Bow Bridge and discover the “City by the Bay.” Highlights here include lunch at the and Crowfoot Glaciers, Athabasca Falls and Don’t miss one of America’s most beautiful Prince of Hotel in an alpine chalet Peyto Lake, come into view. Be sure to bring regions! From $2979 atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on extra “film” for this tour. You are sure to fill an Upper Waterton Lake in Canada’s Waterton album or two of photos and memories. Sign Canadian Rockies & Lakes National Park. Spend two nights in the up today! From $3419 Glacier National Park historic Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Featuring Banff, Jasper & Lake Louise! and travel the famous Going-to-the-Sun Solar Eclipse & August 3, 2017 – 9 Days Road in an iconic 1930’s Red Jammer Yellowstone Lush forest, mighty rivers, and immense Touring Car. Many consider this the most A Once in a Lifetime Event! glaciers welcome visitors to the Canadian beautiful highway in the world! Travel north August 20, 2017 – 7 Days Rocky Mountains. Your flight to Calgary for a two night stay in the town of Banff This “Once in a Lifetime” tour will sell begins an unforgettable tour offering inside Banff National Park, Canada’s first out fast! Solar eclipses are rare. Total solar eclipses are even more rare… And total solar eclipses that cross North America are the rarest. Take advantage of the opportunity to be in the path to view the 2017 total solar eclipse. This once in a lifetime excursion starts in Salt Lake City and moves into West Yellowstone for this amazing celestial event. Later in the day, enjoy a guided tour of the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and gain insight into the lives of Yellowstone’s top two predators. The next day brings you to Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park. A mysterious land of steaming geysers, fumaroles, and bubbling mud pots that its early explorers were called liars when they described their findings. Included in your visit is the centerpiece of the park, Old Faithful and time to explore

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 15 Canyon with an excursion to Cape Royal and Point Imperial! A scenic drive along Vermilion Cliffs National Monument brings you to the impressive Colorado River Gorge. Visit Utah’s incredible Glen Canyon Dam followed by a scenic cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. Travel to the Navajo National Monument to view Betatakin Ruins, Cliff Dwellings of the Hopi Indians. Visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park for a traditional Navajo lunch and guided four-wheel drive jeep tour. Visit Natural Bridges National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park, where white sandstone “domes” cap massive reef-like cliffs. A visit to the Puebloan Ruins in Edge of Cedars State Park, Utah precedes sightseeing and a picnic lunch at Natural Bridges more of the geyser basins including Midway America’s Canyon Country National Monument. Later this day, take Geyser Basin and Fountain Paint Pots. Featuring Four National Parks! a scenic drive to the impressive Capitol On the 4th day of your journey, return September 12, 2017 – 9 days Reef National Park. The final two days to Yellowstone National Park for more An early fall visit to America’s legendary highlight two well-known canyons… Bryce great sightseeing. Visit the awe-inspiring canyons is the ultimate time to take this Canyon National Park, with its “Pink Cliffs,” “Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone” with three-state tour of our nation’s rugged and and Zion National Park, where the Virgin a chance to see both Upper and Lower falls majestic grandeur! Bryce, Glen, and the River carved out this dramatic multi-hued cascading hundreds of feet to the foaming mighty Grand Canyon join a list of national sandstone, shale and limestone. Look up at torrents. Later in the afternoon, on your way parks and monuments that will delight and the towering rock walls surrounding you on to Jackson, enter Grand Teton National amaze. Arrive in Las Vegas for an exciting all sides as you tour this incredible natural Park for picture perfect views of Jackson night in the “City of Lights!” Touring takes wonder aboard open-air sightseeing trams. Lake and the Tetons from Oxbow Bend, and you into Arizona to visit the Old Mormon Landscape unseen by most of America is the Snake River Overlook. Located in the fort at Pipe Spring National Monument worth its price in Gold! From $3279 Jackson Hole Valley is Jackson, WY, home and is followed by a two-night stay at the Find us online: to hundreds of art galleries, shops and North Rim of magnificent Grand Canyon www.TravelSignaTours.com attractions. On the next day return to Grand National Park. Experience the Grand Teton National Park and enjoy a Scenic Float Trip on the Snake River. Pointing out wildlife, explaining the geology and telling stories of local history and folklore, the river guide makes it a morning to remember. The afternoon is just as memorable as you travel to Jackson Lake Lodge, which is listed on the National Historic Register and boasts of a 60-foot window that perfectly frames the Tetons. Enjoy the view, explore the lodge, do some shopping. The possibilities are endless. On the final day travel along the rugged Snake River Canyon and pass through the pastoral Star Valley as you move through three states, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah on your way to Salt Lake City for the final night and farewell dinner. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! Air Not Included in Pricing… From $2195

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We’ve picked six “Worldwide” through spectacular treasure and artifacts elegant four-night cruise on the Nile River. Bucket List Tours you simply can’t go dating back more the 5,000 years. Your One significant stop on the Nile includes… wrong in booking! Topping the list is overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean Karnak Temple Complex and its vast array the “Treasures of the Pharaohs,” the has you arriving in the remarkable city of of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and perfect tour and fit for the discriminate Cairo, Egypt. Enjoy a day of leisure in Cairo other religious buildings over 2000 years Worldwide Traveler and Historian. It’s a discovering its renowned history and culture. old. If that’s not incredible enough, tour the legendary “Tour of Discovery” from start A well-deserved nights rest prepares you for Luxor Temple, a temple complex founded to finish. The “African Safari Adventure” an incredible day of discovery. Breakfast in 1400 BC. Even more stunning, see the is yet another tour for what we will call begins the day and is followed by departure Valley of Kings, tombs constructed for the the Worldwide Traveler and “Adventurist! for the Pyramids of Saqqara, located close Pharaohs and powerful nobles over a period Truly built around those who love an to the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. of 500 years dating back to the 11th century adventure, daring and unafraid, this once Here you’ll find the burial grounds of Egypt’s BC. Sailing further along the Nile, see Queen in a lifetime tour has extremely limited past. Later, a visit to the great Pyramids of Hatshepsut Temple, the giant Colossi of space for those who demand adventure. Giza is followed by a remarkable stop at the Memnon and Edfu, the “Place Where Horus , Scandinavia, Iceland and Costa Sphinx. It is the last remaining “wonder” of is Extolled.” A falcon-headed god, Horus Rica offer their own unique blend of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World had a Temple built in his honor, which today history, adventure and discovery! All and perhaps the most famous structures is the second largest and best preserved destinations are perfect for the savvy in world history. The following days on tour ancient temple in Egypt. Other sights on the traveler and we guarantee you’ll have the provide a nearly endless array of ancient Nile include the Temple of Kom Ombo and experience of a lifetime with unforgettable world discovery! The Egyptian Museum of the beautiful City of Aswan. Considered memories! Alternate Dates Available on Antiquities houses priceless treasures of one of the most beautiful settings on the Most Worldwide Tours… King Tutankhamen and more than 160,000 Nile, here you’ll enjoy a free day to stroll the artifacts dating back thousands of years. riverfront watching the sailboats come and Treasures of the Pharaohs See the iconic Citadel of Saladin, used go or maybe take in a meal on one of the Featuring a Four-night Nile River Cruise! as the seat of the king and government many floating restaurants. It is here, you March 9, 2017 – 10 Days of Egypt and its dynasties for centuries. will also enjoy a felucca ride (A Traditional Egypt is open to travelers and it’s once Other Cairo landmarks include the Mosque Egyptian Sailboat) on the Nile! Your last day again a safe destination. The “Treasures of Mahammad Ali and the world’s oldest in Cairo includes visits to the Temple of of Pharaohs” is unquestionably a tour any marketplace which actually dates as far Philac, last outpost of the Egyptian religion seasoned world traveler must put on his back as 1832. and the High Damn, an 11,000 feet long or her bucket list! Thousands of years of Cairo in your rearview mirror, fly to Luxor damn separating Lake Nasser from the Nile. well-preserved history survive to this day where you’ll board the MS Mayfair for an Your “Life Enriching Experience” guarantees memories for a lifetime. From $3724

Ireland Coast to Coast Featuring Abbeyglen Castle April 19, 2017 – 11 Days From it bustling, historic capital of to its quaint seaside villages, Ireland is yours to explore. Visit the scenic countryside of Killarney and the historic Blarney Castle. Journey into the forested hills and rolling valleys of Country Wicklow, traditionally know as the “Garden of Ireland.” Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, in the heart of the city where highly skilled local craftsmen produce 40,000 crystal pieces per year. Get caught up in the aura of magic and mystique with an included visit to Blarney Castle when touring County Cork. Admire

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 17 Lake Nakuru National Park, of birds, Amboseli National Park is a bird- stop for a brief look at the Rift lovers paradise. Buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, Valley view point. Enjoy the baboon, gazelle, hippo and wildebeest are game-viewing drive through among the many other inhabitants of this the park that is home to national park. Famous for its large herds prides of lion, Cape Buffulo, of giant elephants, the park provides the waterbucks, wart hogs and classic Hollywood image of Africa. This many more animals. While exclusive adventure is open only to 20 in the Masai Mara National travelers. Don’t miss your opportunity! Sign Reserve have your camera up today! From $6249 ready for the rolling plains and grasslands that are The Best of Scandinavia home to the cheetah, hyena, , & Norway! the scenic beauty of the Beara Peninsula Burchelle’s Zebra and Masai Giraffe. Visit July 7, 2017 – 10 Days known for its stone circles, forts and castles, a traditional Maasai manyatta (village) and The remarkable cities of , with its rocky mountains, glacial lakes and experience the culture of their world famous Oslo, Bergen and come rugged coastline as you travel along the community where the Maasai still live as alive with history, Viking legends, Hans Wild Atlantic Way. Marvel at the awesome they have for centuries. Travel to Tanzania Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid. grandeur of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring home to the Serengeti National Park, which Add the unbelievable natural beauty of the vertically from the sea to 700 feet. The ecosystem’s supports beauty of the Connemara surrounds you the greatest remaining and is the perfect setting for your two night concentration of plains castle stay. With more sights and stops game in Africa. Serengeti along the way, enjoy the land steeped in is derived from a word history, and tales of tragedy and romance! meaning “the place Experience all that Ireland has to offer. Sign where the land runs on up today! From $4149 forever.” The stunning landscape is the added African Safari Adventure bonus to the game- Masai Mara Game Reserve & Sarengeti viewing drive. Enjoy National Park a stop at the Olduvai May 12, 2017 – 13 Days Gorge, one of the most Get ready for the adventure of a important prehistoric lifetime… a safari across two African sites in the world, en route to Ngorongoro Scandinavian countries and you have the countries! Experience elephants, giraffes, Conservation Area. Descend into the holiday of a lifetime! Start in Stockholm, wildebeests, rhinos, and other animals Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game the capital of Sweden and the epitome of you’ve only seen on TV or in zoos while they viewing of the photogenic paradise, know to a vibrant cosmopolitan center. Even in this roam their natural habitats. On your way to be home to almost every species of African thrilling center of culture, traces of Sweden’s plains mammal. fabled past are found. Heading to Oslo, While in Tanangire Norway, it is difficult to say what is more National Park, stunning: its glorious urban cityscapes or the game-viewing towering mountains and pristine countryside. drive is in the one Enjoy the scenic railway that transverses place in Tanzania this breathtaking countryside. Later step where dry-country onto the world renowned Flam Railway and antelope such as glimpse wild rivers that cut through deep the stately Fringe- ravines, waterfalls cascading down sheer Eared Oryx and cliffs, and mountain farms clinging perilously peculiar Long- to steep slopes. No visit to Norway would Necked Gerenuk be complete without views of the emerald are regularly green cliffs of the fjord sweeping sharply observed. With down to the glittering waters of your cruise over 400 species through the world famous Sognefjord and

18 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 Naeroey Fjords. In Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, see 15th century houses, centuries old warehouses, and a charming labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Not to be outdone, Copenhagen, Denmark offers a mix of old world grandeur with the excitement of a thriving modern cultural center. With included tours, free time, and optional excursions available, the best of Scandinavia is yours! From $4579

Iceland – Land of Fire & Ice Fully escorted from Richmond, VA July 19 or October 11, 2017 – 6 Days Iceland is full of surprises—for one, it isn’t covered in ice! It’s a stunning mix of green plains, wild volcanic scenery, beautiful coasts and lakes, spouting geysers, hot springs, mud pools, and sophisticated cities. Strokkur, one of the most active geysers. important organization of national parks and Reykjavik, the capital, is your home for A unique destination offering pristine forest preserves are yours to enjoy on this four nights. Heated entirely by geothermal nature, boasting geysers, geothermal amazing holiday in Costa Rica. En route from water, it is home to the “smoking bay,” pools, waterfalls and wildlife, breathtaking San Jose’, Costa Rica to La Fortuna, visit named for the steam that greeted the city’s landscapes and vibrant culture deeply Poas Volcano, one of the most spectacular Viking founder, Angolfr Arnarsson. Tour the rooted in ancient heritage, makes Iceland volcanoes in Costa Rica. Enjoy the tour of world’s most northern capital as well as the the hottest and coolest place to visit! The the plantation for the Doka Coffee Estate. South Shore. Enjoy a visit to Hveragerdi October date includes a special excursion Feel the ground tremble and see smoke Geothermal Park, views of Mt. Hekla, the to view the Aurora Borealis… the Northern that billows form the earth’s molten core as most active volcano in Iceland as well as two Lights. (Please note: Sightings Are Not it rises to the clouds when you spend the of the most magnificent waterfalls in Iceland; Guaranteed.) From $3049 afternoon near Arenal Volcano, one of the the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Soak most active volcanoes in the Americas. in the waters of The Blue Lagoon, known Highlighting the excursion to Cano Negro for its special properties and its beneficial Breathtaking Costa Rica National Wildlife Refuge, is a boat ride effect on the skin. Enjoy touring the Golden From the Pacific to the Caribbean on the Frio River where you have the Circle, where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge comes August 23, 2017 – 8 Days opportunity to see birds such as the snake- above water and the most historic site on the Extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers bird, herons, and cormorants, a variety of island, where the world’s oldest democratic traveling through the mountains, beaches monkeys and local reptile inhabitants like parliament was founded in 930 AD. View and natural resources safeguarded by an the Jesus Christ lizards and turtles. While near Carara National Rain Forest Park, take a boat trip on the Tarcoles River, home to many different species of birds, including the rare scarlet macaw as well as some of the largest local residents, the American crocodile. Also included is a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most popular and magical parks. With forests, mangroves, lagoons, and beach vegetation supporting 1,009 species of mammals and up to 270 species of birds, the park is simply amazing. Costa Rico is truly a wonder to behold. Sign up today! From $2654

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There’s no better time to book your The Legendary Blue “European River Cruise” than today! The Danube River Cruise first two river cruises listed include a “Buy , Slovakia, , One Airfare, get one Free!” These two and river cruises are extremely popular and September 11, 2017 – 11 Days both make for an excellent “First Time” Cruise the legendary Danube River river cruise experience! The Loire Valley aboard the MV Emerald Star, an exclusively Cruise is ideal for those who love wine chartered river ship for an exciting four- and for those military men and women country tour through Eastern Europe. Your who may not have had the opportunity eleven day Danube River Cruise begins in to visit Normandy, Omaha Beach or the Tulip Time on the Rhine & , Hungary, one of Europe’s most American Cemetery and Memorial. Words Mosel River Cruise beautiful cities. Enjoy the incredible views alone cannot describe the pride and , Germany, as you sail to Bratislava, capitol city of emotion you’ll experience while visiting and Switzerland Slovakia. Sightsee in Vienna, Austria, also one of America’s most sacred grounds April 18, 2017 – 11 Days known as the “City of Music,” as it was once located outside our countries borders. Cruise the Romantic Rhine, Europe’s home to composers Beethoven, Schubert, longest river, while visiting iconic ports Mozart, and Strauss. In the medieval town of Lastly, you must take this limited of call, sampling incredible cuisine, and Durnstein, see the ruins of Kuenringerburg opportunity to visit Cuba before it is absorbing the local atmosphere. Feel a Castle, which served as the prison to completely open to the public. Priced to sense of adventure as you imagine historic England’s Richard the Lionhearted. Enjoy sell, this once in a lifetime experience events that occurred along these rivers breathtaking vine-terraced scenery of the allows you to see Cuba from land and where the ever-changing scenes of castles Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk, sea, while saving hundreds of dollars. and cathedrals unfold before your eyes. where an optional tour of the Benedictine This people to people exchange is the Your journey begins with The “Venice of Abbey perched high above the Danube is only way to visit Cuba for Americans and the North” , including a visit to available. Continue into Linz and Salzburg it may soon be too late to see the country Keukenhof Gardens during tulip season. where Roman soldiers built a fortified camp as it has been for the last half century. Words cannot describe the beauty and on its riverbank in the 2nd century and in the color of the Gardens! Enjoy time in Cologne 15th century where Emperor Frederick III Listed “European River Cruises and the largest city in Germany during the built his castle. On to Nuremburg, whose Cuba depart Richmond International Middle Ages. Visit Cochem, Airport (Air Included) or an Airport Germany located along of your choice – (Price May Vary.) All the beautiful Mosel River. transfers included. “All” European River Other ports of call include Cruises include “Shore Excursions” in the quaint town of Boppard the pricing with additional Optional Tours located in the Middle Rhine available for purchase. Shore Excursions and Rudesheim, one of the are escorted by English Speaking Tour Rhine’s most delightful towns. Guides. All meals on board ship are Between France and Germany included as well as complimentary wine lies lovely Strasbourg, with with dinner each night. Gratuities “Are its monumental cathedral Not” included on any of the departures featuring carvings as delicate as any storied past is the symbol of German history listed below. Listed Prices Are Per piece of lacework. History abounds from the 9th through the 20th centuries, when Person Double Occupancy on Deck Two along every curve of the river and the it hosted the trials for the WWII war crimes. with French Balconies unless otherwise scenery is simply breathtaking! Your tour Your Danube River cruise ends here, but stated. Early booking discounts may concludes in Lucerne, Switzerland. Once your tour continues as you journey to apply and “Additional Dates Are Available a simple fishermen’s village, Lucerne is a , via motor coach for an incredible on ALL River Cruises.” Call or visit us picturesque town surrounded by mountains two-night visit. One of the most beautiful online for a detailed itinerary. and meadows. From $4824 cities in Europe, Prague has a cultural and historical past. Many focal points are yours to enjoy in this charming city! From $4399

20 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 Loire Valley Cruise & Tour interest this tour of , the Loire Valley of the city: the “Bronze Titan,” San Juan Paris, Loire Valley & Normandy, France and Normandy is not to be missed! From Hill, and the Moncada Barracks. Discover September 20, 2017 –11 Days $5574 Havana firsthand. Visit the four main squares Experience the Loire Valley and its of the city, a graphic workshop, the Jose’ magnificent chateaux region on this cruise Cuba Cruise Marti’ Memorial and the National Library. aboard a unique side wheel-driven river Santiago, Havana, Punta Frances, Learn the Salsa, the sensual Rumba and vessel. Adding the breathtaking sites Cienfuegos the Mambo. See the classical and modern October 12, 2017 – 9 Days works at the Museum of Fine Arts and Take advantage of the unique learn about Cuba’s unique ecosystem. In opportunity to experience Punta Frances enjoy the scent of pine Cuba’s history, landscapes, forests with orange blossoms and the warm and culture in a comfortable ocean breezes while on the “Isle of Youth.” travel environment. Meet and The People-To-People learning experience mingle with the native Cubans about the Cuban history, landscape, cultural both onboard and ashore, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Sign up during the “People-To-People” today for this incredible experience! From interactions of this formerly off- $4318 limits island. Sailing from of Paris pre-cruise and the history of Montego Bay, Jamaica, Normandy post-cruise makes this a truly meet a professor from the unforgettable holiday in France. Prior to your University of Havana as river cruise enjoy the included panoramic he provides an orientation tour or the “City of Light,” Paris. See such session and an overview famous sites and landmarks as the Louvre, of the People-To-People Opera Garnier, Place Vendome, Place de la experience. When visiting Concorde, Arc de Triomphe… and of course Santiago, a colonial gem, the Eiffel Tower. While in Nantes discover the see three iconic locations beautiful flamboyant gothic-style Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. Tour the Saint- Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and most renown in Europe. Enjoy sailing along the Loire River and discover the history filled vineyards of Cassemichere Chateau. In Angers, see the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry, in the 13th century fortress of King Rene’, Chateau d’ Angers. Visit gardens that bring together aestheticism, diversity and harmony as well as Chateau d’Usse’, the castle that is thought to inspire Charles Perrault when writing “Sleeping Beauty.” When in Normandy, drive to Omaha Beach and visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. As a special treat, see the Bayeux Tapestry, a 230 foot long woolen embroidery from the 11th century, Become a Group Leader Today! detailing the conquest of England by William Do you know a friend, who knows a friend, who knows a friend? Maybe you belong to the conqueror and his troops. See the gothic a church, club, social network, or volunteer organization? Perhaps you have like-minded Notre Dame Cathedral, walk along the Rue co-workers or family and friends who enjoy travel? If you answered yes to any of these du Gros Horloge, see the historic town questions, you are the perfect candidate to become a… “Group Leader!” Being a Group square where Joan of Arc was burned at Leader can pay off in more way than one too! Free travel, extra income, familiarization tours the stake, and visit Claude Monet’s house are just a few rewarding benefits group leaders enjoy. Give us a call or stop by our office and gardens. With many other points of to learn more!

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22 (804) 379-6500 • Toll Free (888) 540-0100 Meet the Staff David Davenport: Owner/President – David is the son of Sharon Davenport and has been working in the tour and travel industry for over 20 years. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and finished his studies in Business at VCU. David has more than ten years of experience working for a Fortune 500 Company in South Florida. This location was an ideal background and a wealth of opportunity for learning and working with active adults and boomers. He is active in National Tour Association, and the local business community. David looks forward to the opportunity of working with each and every client on a personal basis, delivering a distinctive “Touch of Class” in Quality, Service and Value. Sharon Davenport: Founder – Sharon Left to Right: Sharon Davenport, David Davenport, Karolyn Hall Davenport has 45 years of travel industry experience. Her forte is group motorcoach On a personal note, Karolyn received her photographer and enjoys spending time with travel, specializing in destinations BA in American Studies from the University her two sons and two grandsons. throughout the US and Canada. Years of of Mary Washington and began her career Laura Davenport: Tour Director – Laura commitment, experience and expertise at WRIC 8News, here in Richmond. It was comes to SignaTours on more of a have provided tens of thousands of satisfied her love of giving “tours” of the TV station personal note as clients an opportunity to travel to many of that beckoned her to a career in travel. A she is married the major tourist attractions in this country. “people person”, Karolyn finds great joy and to the founder’s Quality, excellence and value partnered with happiness in the smiles on the faces of those son, David! Her attention to detail have been her trademark. traveling with SignaTours. Karolyn is also a organizational and Though travel is a hobby, she gets a major volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters c o m m u n i c a t i v e sense of accomplishment from the tours she of America. skills are derived escorts. She enjoys being with the wonderful Linda Johnston: Tour Director – Linda from her 30 years clients who she considers friends and family. comes to SignaTours via the VCU Music of teaching experience. Laura earned her Marshall, her husband, accompanies her Department where she is Administrative BA in Education from Guilford College on many of the extended tours. She and Director and Fiscal and has gone on to earn her Masters in Marshall have three grown children and Administrator for the Interdisciplinary Studies from VCU. She is seven beautiful grandchildren who all love VCU Department also a National Board Certified Teacher in to spend time with them at their home… of Music. She was Early Adolescence Science. This “highly- You’ll see them together baking, working on the 2007 recipient esteemed” certification is obtained by only puzzles, fishing, decorating the Christmas of the VCU a small percentage of educators. Since she tree or just hanging out together! Dorris Douglas is in the classroom most of the year, Laura Karolyn Hall: Tour Manager – Karolyn Budd Award for directs tours on weekends and during her manages the Day Tours, and is a key exemplary performance by a staff member. summer breaks. As Laura puts it… “I love associate in selling Cruise and Tour Packages Linda earned her BA in Music Education sharing the experience of travel with the in the US and abroad. She has more than 20 from VCU and has worked there for close to clients. Whether it is a new experience or a years of experience in the travel industry and 30 years! Linda has been directing tours and repeated favorite, I enjoy escorting people has earned her Certified Tour Professional cruises for SignaTours for over 15 years to the fantastic places SignaTours takes (CTP), a designation of the National Tour and loves her time with the guests. She is us.” If you’ve toured with Laura, you know Association. She is currently studying to get a valuable asset and member of our team she loves traveling as much as she loves her accreditation as a CLIA (Cruise Lines and we look forward to many more years of teaching science. Laura and David are the International Association) Certified Cruise service. When she is not at work or touring, proud parents of two great kids! Specialist. You’ll occasionally see Karolyn Linda serves as Music Director and Organist escorting our motorcoach tours and cruises. for Pine Street Baptist Church. She is an avid

www.TravelSignaTours.com • [email protected] 23 You’re Invited!

Travel Fest 2016

Join us for a morning of worldwide discovery at our latest “Annual Fall Spectacular” October 29, 2016 See Page 3 “Travel Event” to be held Tuesday, November 15 at 8:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast with “Light Entertainment” by our very own Tour Director… Linda Johnston and her son David! Representatives are on hand from “Mayflower Tours” and “Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.” Learn all about our latest Motorcoach Tours, River Cruises, Bucket List Tours and Sensational Ocean Cruises! Amazing travel offers, Prizes, and Giveaways make for an exciting morning!

This special event is to be held at St. Michael’s Catholic “Samson Shines in the Dutch Country” Church – 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.Please October 21-22, 2016 See Page 7 RSVP SignaTours via phone or email to let us know you are coming. 804.379.6500 or [email protected]. See you there!

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