FAR FROM ORDINARY. CLOSE TO HOME.
UNDISCOVERED NORTH AMERICA
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, OREGON
| | WRITE HOME ABOUT HOME.
IT ISN’T NECESSARY TO CROSS OCEANS FOR ADVENTURE WHEN THERE’S SO MUCH TO DISCOVER FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA.
Between North America’s breathtaking national parks, cool emerging cities, and tiny historic towns, there’s a surplus of sights you haven’t seen in your own backyard. With bucket-list vacations from Canada to Cali and Yakima to the Yukon, we invite you to fetch a pail of wonder as you discover the undiscovered right outside your door. From the redwood forests to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you to see.
BALD EAGLE ALASKA
2 | | 3 GO FURTHER, NOT FARTHER WITH OUR FAMILY.
GLOBUS
When you travel throughout the United States and Canada with Globus, we’ll take you down the less- traveled highways, the legendary lanes, and the scenic country roads to the special places and parks that other tour companies don’t visit. You won’t spend hours online trying to figure out where to go, where to stay, what to see, and how to get around. We take care of the logistics—from first-class hotels and luxury transportation to VIP access at the iconic sights. Globus has seamlessly planned your journey to a T, so you can sit back and enjoy everything from the sweet tea of the South to the poutine of the North.
4 | NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE MAINE
GO FURTHER, NOT FARTHER WITH OUR FAMILY.
COSMOS
For nearly 60 years, Cosmos has shared the world with savvy explorers and value-minded travelers. From the Yukon’s last frontier to the Bluegrass Country of Kentucky; from Alaska’s remote Inside Passage to the windswept Oregon Dunes, Cosmos brings you closer to the sights you have always dreamed of visiting. With a professional Tour Director, guided sightseeing of the must-see sights, seamless transportation, and of course, comfortable, clean, and attractive hotels, Cosmos introduces you to the undiscovered nuggets closer to home. It’s easy to turn “wish I could” into “glad I did.” When adventure is knocking, Cosmos makes it easy to open the door!
| 5 THE HOME ADVANTAGE
ACROSS 50 STATES AND 10 PROVINCES, THERE ARE COUNTLESS WONDERS TO SEE RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA—WITH FAMILIARITY, EASE, AND POSSIBLY EVEN SHORTER FLYING TIMES.
Where to begin? With our sensational selection of Undiscovered North America itineraries. With more than 90 years of
experience showing travelers the world, there are countless reasons to travel in North America with Globus and Cosmos.
FORILLON NATIONAL PARK GASPÉ, QUÉBEC
6 | BLACK BEAR, CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA REASONS WHY TOURING IS THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER NORTH AMERICA
EASY AS APPLE PIE. Searching for hotels and mapping out logistics is no picnic. Our perfectly planned tours, including hand-selected hotels, streamlined itineraries, and expert Tour Directors erase vacation hassles while promising discovery and wonder for all.
STEERING CLEAR OF DRAMA. Not only does touring in North America eliminate long flights, it completely eliminates driving (and backseat drivers)! Aboard our luxury motorcoaches, you can sit back and enjoy the dramatic scenery, stress-free ride, and free Wi-Fi.
IT’S ABOUT TIME. SEDONA, ARIZONA Those long lines you’ve heard about at the most popular attractions? Don’t worry. You won’t be standing in them. We arrange VIP access at the legendary sights so you can mosey in, marvel, and move on to the next “must” on your bucket list.
AS WE SPEAK. Only escorted tours include a Tour Director— an expert who lives, breathes, and speaks the language of your destination. From French Canada to the colloquial-rich areas of the U.S., your Tour Director will open doors while breaking down any language barriers.
MUST SEE SIGHTS. From a Kentucky Hot Brown lunch to an overnight stay in Sedona’s Sky Rock Inn, our tours include exclusive must see sites. These curated experiences introduce you to what’s special about a region as well as its unique specialties.
| 7 O FRENCH CANADA!
QUÉBEC IN DEPTH WITH THE GASPÉ PENINSULA | 11 DAYS
FORILLON NATIONAL PARK PERCÉ GRANDE VALLEE 2 PERCÉ ROCK AND 2 BONAVENTURE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK MATANE 1 LES JARDINS DE METIS 1 11 BANC-DE-PÊCHE-DE-PASPÉBIAC HISTORIC SITE CARLETON-SUR-MER 1 MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK SAGUENAY FJORD RIMOUSKI CHARLEVOIX REGION
QUÉBEC CITY 3
QUÉBEC
2 MONTRÉAL
PERCÉ ROCK GASPÉ, QUÉBEC
8 | REFORD GARDENS QUÉBEC CITY NOTRE DAME BASILICA, MONTRÉAL
WHO SAYS YOU HAVE TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC TO DIVE INTO EUROPEAN CULTURE?
obblestone avenues, centuries-old architecture, and hidden coastal villages are much C closer than you think. Follow your nose to the café-lined promenades of Québec City, your ears to the music-filled streets of Montréal, and your eyes to the sweeping views of the Gaspé Peninsula on this eleven-day tour of French Canada. Along the way, you’ll say bonjour to tiny fishing villages, singing beluga whales, and the grandest of views as you discover this cherished nautical nook of the world. Unique to Globus, this Undiscovered tour puts you riverside, countryside, cliffside, and seaside as you follow the historic Navigator’s Route along the Saint Lawrence River, travel through forested, bucolic wilderness, and hug the coast of the Gaspé Peninsula to embrace the breathtaking wonders of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Past the illuminated promenades of Montréal and Québec City, picturesque lighthouses point the way to the hidden treasures and iconic gems of the region, including the imposing Percé Rock, famous for its giant “pierced” hole, and the less explored Saguenay Fjord where as many as ten different types of whales can be spotted on a scenic whale watching cruise. Big sights are complemented by bold flavors throughout this Old World maritime journey. With your French-speaking guide leading every step of the way, you’ll traipse through the strawberry fields of Carleton-Sur-Mér, tasting the delicious wines and liqueurs they produce. At the famous waterfront Reford Gardens, you’ll stroll through the 3,000 varieties of native and exotic plants before sitting down to a “Taste the Gardens” lunch. And along the Flavour Trail of the farm-to-fork Charlevoix region, you’ll savor flavorful cheese at a family-owned fromagerie. On this tasty vacation to French Canada, you’ll say “cheese” in more ways than one.
FLAVOUR TRAIL TASTE THE GARDENS WHALE OF A TIME
Visit a family owned traditional Lunch at the historic Estevan Embark on a whale watching
HIGHLIGHTS fromagerie, or cheese factory, to Lodge, once the summer home cruise in the heart of the learn the delicate art of cheese to Elsie Reford, a pioneer Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine making, followed by a tasting. of Canadian horticulture. Park, known for having the Enjoy the seasonal menu with greatest variety of whale species 140 edible plants picked daily on earth. from the gardens.
| 9 IT’S TIME TO CROSS THAT BRIDGE.
NEW ENGLAND & THE HUDSON VALLEY | 10 DAYS
MAINE JACKSON FREEPORT 1 PORTLAND SHELBURNE 11 LAKE CHAMPLAIN MONTPELIER
LAKE PLACID 21 1 LUDLOW ATLANTIC OCEAN NH VT SALEM SARATOGA SPRINGS LEXINGTON CONCORD 2 BOSTON MASS. BERKSHIRES 1
NEW YORK
WEST POINT TARRYTOWN 1 NEW YORK
HUDSON VALLEY NEW YORK
10 | OLD NORTH BRIDGE MILITARY CADET LAKE CHAMPLAIN
FROM THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS TO THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN, NEW ENGLAND IS HOME TO SOME OF THE NATION’S OLDEST SETTINGS, STORIES, AND SAGAS.
act, fiction, and fantastic scenery abound on this vibrant vacation and historical journey F through New England and the Hudson Valley. This undiscovered tour appropriately kicks off in Boston and nearby Lexington, the “Birthplace of American Liberty,” where the opening shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fired in 1775. Digest the fascinating history of the American Revolution before a hearty New England lunch at the historic Concord Colonial Inn which was once used as an arms and provision storehouse for the local Patriots. Leaving Concord’s Old North Bridge, site of “the shot heard round the world,” you can hear a pin drop as you visit the storied city of Salem and head toward the peaceful vistas of coastal Maine, rural New Hampshire, and mountainous Vermont. Charming seaport villages, bucolic covered bridges, and rolling maple syrup farms sweeten the storylines across America’s historic East Coast. Swirl and sip at Vermont’s sustainable Shelburne Vineyard, enjoy a lighthouse- keeper presentation in Portland, Maine, and learn why everyone’s eyes light up upon tasting Freeport’s famous Whoopie Pie. The plot thickens as you ferry across Lake Champlain to immerse yourself in the scene stealers of New York and Massachusetts, including the resort village and Olympic Games site of Lake Placid, the picturesque Berkshire Mountains, and the orchard- and vineyard dotted riverbanks of the quaint Hudson Valley. You’ll have time to explore the legendary sights of timeless Tarrytown, the setting of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and tour the waterfront U.S. Military Academy at West Point where you’ll want to be sure to stand up straight. You wouldn’t want to miss the spectacular views.
SWEET TOOTH KEEP A LIGHT ON A REVOLUTIONARY MEAL
Take a tour of a local maple Meet Neddick’s Nubble Savor New England cuisine at
HIGHLIGHTS syrup farm and taste pure Lighthouse’s keeper and the historic Concord Colonial Inn. Vermont maple syrup. Buy a learn what it takes to run this The Inn celebrated its bottle (or two) and bring a piece famous lighthouse. 300th birthday in 2016. of Vermont home with you.
| 11 MUSIC TO YOUR EARS.
NEW! BOURBON, BRIDLES & BLUEGRASS | 8 DAYS
FRANKFORT
LOUISVILLE 11 2 LEXINGTON HORSE COUNTRY
KENTUCKY
NORTH CAROLINA
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK 2 ASHEVILLE NASHVILLE 1 CHEROKEE
TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA 1
LEXINGTON KENTUCKY
12 | GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS BILTMORE ESTATE
INTOXICATING VIEWS AWAIT IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE AS WELL AS NEIGHBORING TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA
hen teaching visitors the correct pronunciation of their city, Louisville locals advise to W say it like you’ve had a shot of bourbon, Loo-a-vul. In this easygoing part of the country where the drawl is part of the draw, a bottle of Kentucky’s finest is easy to come by, as is mighty fine scenery, music, customs, and cuisine. Make your way from bucolic horse country and the Great Smoky Mountains to the South’s current “it” cities of Asheville, Nashville, and Chattanooga. You’ll first take the reins in the land of mares, mint juleps, and mandolins with a special evening of bluegrass entertainment as well as visits to a centuries-old bourbon distillery, a Lexington thoroughbred horse farm, and Louisville’s legendary Brown Hotel to taste its famous Hot Brown open-faced sandwich. The drool-worthy sights continue as you cruise along the South’s most scenic highways to the majestic peaks and even more imposing mansions the region is known for. In the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, George Vanderbilt’s grand Biltmore Estate welcomes you for a guided tour of the 250-room home—the largest privately owned home in the U.S.—and a farm-to-table lunch in its boutique- and bistro-lined Antler Hill Village. Make sure you save room for a night on the town in eclectic Asheville, known for its low key vibe and high number of microbreweries. There’s plenty to toast in two more of the South’s emerging cities where the music, dining, and art scenes have the world taking notice. In the charismatic, waterfront city of Chattanooga, you’ll visit the pop culture-themed Songbird Guitar Museum and taste the city’s famous MoonPie treat before heading to Nashville for guided sightseeing, a farewell dinner, and accommodations near the melodious sounds of Honky Tonk Row.
“WHISKY IS LIQUID SUNSHINE” THANK YOU FOR BEING SOMETHING TO GEORGE BERNARD SHAW A FRIEND CHEW ON
HIGHLIGHTS Get a buzz out of a bourbon Spend time at the Old Friends Take a bite out of Biltmore Estate tasting at the 200 year old Thoroughbred Retirement Farm, & Gardens with a farm to table Buffalo Trace Distillery, a world home to more than 200 rescued lunch at an Antler Hill Village leader among spirits’ makers. and retired race horses. restaurant.
| 13 REACH FOR THE STARS.
NEW! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHARMS | 10 DAYS
PASO ROBLES 1
PISMO BEACH
CALIFORNIA
SANTA BARBARA 22
BEVERLY HILLS 22 PALM SPRINGS LOS ANGELES PALM DESERT 22 PACIFIC OCEAN JOSHUA TREE SAN JUAN NATIONAL PARK CAPISTRANO TEMECULA
SAN DIEGO
CORONADO 2
JOSHUA TREE CALIFORNIA
14 | TEMECULA OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO SAN CAPISTRANO MISSION
WHAT DO CALIFORNIANS DO WHEN THEY NEED A QUICK, QUIET GETAWAY? THEY PACK THEIR LOUDEST PLAIDS FOR PALM DESERT, THEIR FLUFFIEST TOWELS FOR SANTA BARBARA, AND THEIR BIGGEST BILLS FOR BEVERLY HILLS.
his undiscovered tour of Southern California explores these popular Golden State T getaways and more, getting you closer to the sunny stretches of coastline, the golden age of Hollywood, and the smaller towns that truly shine. You’ll want your trendiest shades when you step foot into the famous 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills—your home base for touring some of the most popular sights of City of Angels, including Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Heading south, you’ll see the picturesque ruins of the 18th-century mission in San Juan Capistrano before checking out the beachfront Hotel del Coronado in your free time. This is where the 20th century’s biggest celebrity, Marilyn Monroe, filmed the hit movieSome Like it Hot. Opportunities to cool off on this breezy Southern California tour include a margarita tasting in Old Town San Diego, wine tasting in the vineyard-rich region of Temecula, and a taste of the indulgent Rat Pack life as you embark on an architectural tour of Palm Springs to see the mid- century modern pools and patios beloved by Sinatra and friends. Of course it wouldn’t be a trip to California if you didn’t feel the wind in your hair or the sand between your toes, so we’ve arranged for a Jeep tour through Joshua Tree National Park and time to explore the retro sun and surf town of Pismo Beach as well as the pristine shores of tony Santa Barbara. Want to experience life below sea level? Look for our special departures that include two nights in Death Valley National Park, the lowest spot in all of North America.
YUCCA IT UP NECTAR OF THE GODS TE AMO? NO, TEQUILA!
Behold rugged rock formations, Drink in the beauty and the Indulge in a Southern California
HIGHLIGHTS stark desert landscapes, and wine during a guided tasting at a favorite with a margarita tasting the region’s twisted, bristled local vineyard in Temecula. in San Diego’s Old Town. Joshua Trees (actually a type of Yucca) on an exhilarating 4-wheel drive tour.
| 15 A DEEPER EXPERIENCE.
NEW! LOST CANYONS OF THE SOUTHWEST | 9 DAYS
NEVADA LAS VEGAS 11 CANYON DE CHELLY BOULDER CITY GRAND CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT HOOVER DAM NATIONAL PARK 1 CHINLE GRAND CANYON RAILROAD
WILLIAMS 2 WINSLOW VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 2 METEOR CRATER NATURAL LANDMARK 2 SEDONA JEROME MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT
ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE PHOENIX 22
CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT ARIZONA
16 | MONTEZUMA CASTLE HUBBEL TRADING POST DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
YOU’LL WANT TO WARM UP YOUR VOCAL CORDS BEFORE TESTING THE ACOUSTICS AT THE UNDISCOVERED CANYONS OF ARIZONA AS WELL AS THE COUNTRY’S MOST FAMOUS CHASM.
eauty, awe, and wonder echo from Phoenix to Vegas as you explore ancient cliff dwellings, B towering spires, the deepest of canyons, and the deepest of mysteries. Exactly how did the Sinagua people reach their cliffside, five-story, high rise at Montezuma Castle? Explore these enigmas and more as you visit the lost canyons and cultures of the American Southwest. Hop in a 4-wheel-drive backcountry vehicle with a local Navajo guide and cruise through 5,000 years of uninterrupted civilization at Canyon de Chelly National Monument— home to ancient ruins, spires, and petroglyphs as well as modern-day Navajo families. You’ll also feel the wind in your hair on a guided Jeep tour through the stunning red rock scenery and sandstone formations of striking Sedona, and on the Verde Canyon Scenic Railroad should you choose to take in the breathtaking, high-desert scenery from an outdoor viewing car. Other sights in canyon country that will make a lasting impact are Meteor Natural Landmark, the world’s best preserved meteorite impact site on earth; Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s beloved winter home; the Hubbell Trading post, the oldest, continuously operating trading post in the American Southwest; and the majestic Grand Canyon where you’ll enjoy a scenic train ride from Williams, Arizona to the Canyon’s South Rim. Want to marvel at millions of years of geological history from a different perspective? How about an optional helicopter ride? This lost canyon tour also includes a tour of the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix to admire its thousands of species of cacti and flowers, a visit to the Hoover Dam—a marvel of engineering built during the Great Depression, and just enough time in “Sin City” to avoid any deep trouble. Helloooooo!
HAVE FUN STORMING ALL ABOARD! THE CASTLE SPINNING YOUR WHEELS
HIGHLIGHTS Take a ride on the Verde Canyon Visit Montezuma Castle National Along with a Navajo Guide, join Railroad. Since 1912, this heritage Monument’s well-preserved a 4-wheel-drive backcountry railroad has been running dwellings. Built and used by adventure in Canyon de Chelly through the breathtaking high the Sinagua people and other National Monument and take delight desert landscape. indigenous peoples between in the area’s canyon surrounded by approximately 1100 and 1425 AD. towering sandstone cliffs.
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ALASKA & THE YUKON | 12 DAYS
DENALI 2 FAIRBANKS NATIONAL PARK 2 ALASKA ANCHORAGE 1 1 TOK VALDEZ 11 1 WHITTIER 2 DAWSON CITY PRINCE 2 WILLIAM SOUND YUKON TERRITORY
2 WHITEHORSE
SKAGWAY
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ALASKA
18 | STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT, FAIRBANKS WORTHINGTON GLACIER, SKAGWAY VALDEZ STRIKING IT RICH IN SCENERY, THIS ALASKA & YUKON TOUR TRANSPORTS YOU IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO THE COUNTLESS WONDERS OF THE 49TH STATE AND CANADA’S YUKON TERRITORY.
ust as the Klondike stampeders traversed snow-covered mountains, crossed raging Jwhitewater rapids, and quenched their thirst in rowdy saloons, you can too. The only difference is you don’t have to rush. On this leisurely vacation through Alaska and the Yukon, you can take your time relishing each golden moment. While the gold seekers scaled this rugged terrain on foot, you’ll comfortably watch for whales and dolphins aboard a glacier cruise through Prince William Sound; see the sights of Fairbanks and the Chena River from an authentic sternwheeler riverboat; admire North America’s highest peak aboard the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park & Preserve; and take in the panoramic views on a thrilling ride along the Top of the World Highway that connects Alaska to the Yukon. An optional train ride on the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Railway, a marvel of engineering, promises wide-open views of peaks, waterfalls, glaciers, and gorges as you sit back in a vintage passenger car. In a land of extremes, you’ll also visit Whitehorse, the territorial headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, before a trip back in time to the lawless era of 1898 when gold seekers hit the trails in search of their fortunes. Dip your fingers into Bonanza Creek, site of Claim #1 in Dawson City, and try your hand at poker at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon where you’ll enjoy a traditional miner’s evening of ragtime, rye, and roulette. Additional nuggets of fun on this tour of Alaska include a tour of a Chena Indian Village, a visit to Iditarod Headquarters—home of the great dogsled race, and an overnight in Valdez, the “Switzerland of Alaska.”
EAGLE EYES GET SIDETRACKED MUSH!
Take a glacier cruise for an up- A train ride aboard the world- Stop at the Iditarod
HIGHLIGHTS close look along the 3-mile face famous Alaska Railroad to Headquarters, home of the of Meares Glacier. Watch for Denali National Park promises an famous dogsled race that eagles, whales, mountain goats, unforgettable journey through encompasses an 1,100 mile trek dolphins, and sea lions! Alaska’s untamed wilderness. from Anchorage to Nome.
| 19 WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
WESTERN CANADA WITH INSIDE PASSAGE | 13 DAYS
PRINCE RUPERT 2 HAIDA GWAII PRINCE GEORGE 1 ALBERTA
INSIDE PASSAGE MOUNT ROBSON 2 JASPER NATIONAL PARK PORT HARDY 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA ICEFIELD VANCOUVER COLUMBIA ISLAND LAKE LOUISE CHEMAINUS 22 CALGARY VANCOUVER 22 BANFF VICTORIA 2 AREA NATIONAL PARK
LAKE LOUISE ALBERTA
20 | COLUMBIA ICEFIELD SKEENA RIVER INSIDE PASSAGE
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPELLBINDING VACATION WITH ASTOUNDING PEAKS, IMPLAUSIBLE LAKES, MINDBOGGLING GLACIERS, AND MAGICALLY APPEARING WILDLIFE, THIS IS IT.
bracadabra, Alakazam! All the magicians and illusionists in the world couldn’t put Atogether a show as unbelievable as the incredible sights on this tour of Western Canada and the Inside Passage. Through the picturesque provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, this Western Canada vacation transports you in every imaginable way to the wonders of the region. A ferry ride from vibrant Vancouver to floral-filled Victoria presents stunning views of the Gulf Islands. An ocean cruise sails you through the towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, and virgin rainforests of the Inside Passage and Haida Gwaii Islands. An all-daylight train ride carries you along the mighty Skeena River to the lively, waterfront city of Prince George. A massive Ice Explorer glides you over the Columbia Icefield so you can see, touch, and even walk on the impressive Athabasca Glacier. And should you choose, board a helicopter for thrilling views of the soaring Rockies. At two of Western Canada’s most breathtaking national parks, it appears as if someone waved a wand over the glacial lake waters to turn them electrifying blue. Witness the tantalizing turquoise for yourself at Banff National Park’s mesmerizing Lake Louise or on an optional cruise on Jasper National Park’s magnificent Maligne Lake. From coast to crest, get ready to see more than a rabbit appear on this wild tour of Western Canada. Seals and sea lions, moose and mountain goats, bears and bald eagles, and wolves and whales are just a few of the locals eager to say hello. While you can expect many entrancing sights on this tour of Western Canada, it’s your knowledgeable Tour Director who has the magic touch, bringing the sights to life with the legends and lore behind them.
STAY COOL SEAL OF APPROVAL KICK THE CAN
For an exhilarating experience, Embark on an Inside Passage Overnight in Prince Rupert, the
HIGHLIGHTS take the Ice Explorer, an cruise where you will see oldest canning village in BC, all-terrain vehicle designed towering mountains, roaring formerly known as the “Halibut for glacial travel, to traverse waterfalls, and abundant marine Capital of the World.” Learn the Columbia Icefield and and wildlife including whales, about the canning process and experience the enormous seals, and raptors. life during peak production in the glaciers up close. last century.
| 21 THE COAST IS CLEAR.
NEW! EXPLORING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST | 9 DAYS
SEATTLE 1 LEAVENWORTH
1 YAKIMA
ASTORIA 1 WASHINGTON PORTLAND PACIFIC 1 HOOD RIVER OCEAN CAPE MEARES TILLAMOOK NEWPORT 11
FLORENCE OREGON 21 BEND
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK
1 MEDFORD
CAPE MEARES OREGON
22 | CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
IN ADDITION TO THE SIGHTS OF SEATTLE’S “EMERALD CITY” AND PORTLAND’S “CITY OF ROSES,” COLORFUL EXPERIENCES AWAIT FROM THE REGION’S SPIRITED, PROGRESSIVE CITIES TO ITS ROCKY, DRAMATIC COASTLINES.
lthough the Pacific Northwest might be known for its light rain showers, the locals know A that it’s the freshly brewed coffee, perfectly crafted beer, and robust local wines that really pour. Clear your schedule and your palate for this tasty undiscovered tour through the natural wonders, lush wilderness, and picturesque wineries of scenic Washington and Oregon. Drink in the alpine architecture and German beer in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth in the Cascade Mountains; wake up in the coastal city of Astoria to its charming, Victorian-era hillside homes; savor the malt and hops at any number of Bend’s two dozen breweries; and take a break in the dairy den of Tillamook for a taste of its world famous cheese and ice cream. Along the breathtaking Three Capes Scenic Loop, you also won’t want to miss the inactive but charming Cape Meares Lighthouse, Oregon’s shortest lighthouse standing only 38 feet tall. While the coast’s other fabled lighthouses cast their beams to reveal the wonders of the Pacific Northwest, your native Tour Director will shed light on what makes this corner of the country so uniquely spectacular—from the robust Cabernets of the Yakima Valley to the meaty shellfish fresh from the waters of Newport, the “Dungeness Crab Capital of the World.” If the Seattle coffee scene doesn’t wake you up—or the fragrant aroma of 10,000 rose bushes at Portland’s International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park—a dune buggy ride along the Oregon coast, Mt. Hood’s 611-foot-tall Multnomah Falls, and the sheer magnitude of Crater Lake National Park certainly will. Get ready for an endless array of eye-opening experiences.
LIVING ON THE EDGE WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? IT’S OKAY TO BE CRABBY
Visit Crater Lake National Park, Feel the wind in your hair on a Nosh on Local Ocean
HIGHLIGHTS created by a collapsed volcano. dune buggy ride on the coastal Seafoods Dungeness crab Take a drive around the rim sand dunes of Oregon’s Dunes cakes in funky, unique, and for views of the deep blue lake National Recreation Area. character-filled Newport. and Wizard Island, a cinder cone near the western edge of the lake.
| 23 COUNTRY ROADS. SCENIC DRIVES. PATRIOTIC PATHS.
HISTORIC TRAILS & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS | 14 DAYS
PENNSYLVANIA
GETTYSBURG 1 HARPERS FERRY WEST VIRGINIA SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK 1 1 WASHINGTON DC NEW RIVER 1 MOUNT VERNON CHARLESTON GORGE 1 LEXINGTON VIRGINIA KENTUCKY HORSE PARK 1 2 RICHMOND 2 WILLIAMSBURG 2 BECKLEY 2 HODGENVILLE 1 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1 MONTICELLO BARDSTOWN LEXINGTON KENTUCKY BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY GATLINBURG 2 GREAT SMOKY MTNS. NAT’L PARK 1 MOUNT AIRY NORTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE ASHEVILLE
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ON THIS UNDISCOVERED SOUTHERN U.S. TOUR, YOU’LL TRAIPSE DOWN THE COUNTRY ROADS AND HISTORIC TRAILS OF SEVEN SCENIC STATES
ll together now—Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River. AGiven that you’ve been tapping your toes and belting out the wistful words of this regional anthem for decades, don’t you think it’s time to see the legendary lanes and landscapes that inspired it? Journey through the Virginias, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and Pennsylvania – with time to explore the treasures of our nation’s capital. Prepare to embrace the blues as you crest the Blue Ridge Mountains into Shenandoah National Park, drink in the equestrian beauty (and bourbon!) of the Bluegrass State, ascend into the blue haze of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, and journey along a portion of the scenery-rich Blue Ridge Parkway, a 470-mile route from the Great Smokies to Shenandoah without a single traffic light. As you make your way through colorful mountain regions, historically significant towns, and Civil War battlefields, you’ll follow in the footsteps of colonists, presidents, soldiers, and some of America’s greatest industrialists and entrepreneurs. See Colonial Williamsburg, the hallowed Gettysburg Battlefield, Asheville’s grand Biltmore Estate, and the sprawling Virginia plantations Presidents Washington and Jefferson called home. Yet some of the bigger experiences on this tour come in small packages, like a visit to Lincoln’s birthplace, Colonel Sanders’ original fried chicken restaurant, the “Smokeless Coal Capital” of Beckley, and Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, the inspiration for the make-believe town of Mayberry on his popular television show. Get ready to whistle your way through the wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as the small towns and significant cities of the historic South, on this harmonious journey through the U.S. South.
FOUR SCORE AND BOTTOMS UP! HOME STRETCH SEVEN YEARS AGO
HIGHLIGHTS Learn about the production of Enjoy the sights and smells of Visit the Gettysburg Battlefield, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the Kentucky Horse Park, from site of the decisive Civil War made from a mash of at least where legends like Man o’War campaign and where Abraham 51% corn grain, and enjoy a and Secretariat conquered the Lincoln delivered his immortal tasting. racing world. Gettysburg Address.
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SAVE $100
PER PERSON on 2021 Cosmos North America vacations**
PEACE OF MIND TRAVEL IN 2021 When the world is ready, we will be ready to deliver the world to travelers— risk-free, hassle-free, worry-free and strings-free with our new, 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan†. This complimentary plan will be attached to all 2021 vacation bookings, giving travelers— like you—the flexibility to move vacations to any other 2021 or 2022 date, destination, itinerary or even, another brand in our vast travel portfolio. No penalties, no problem—as long as the booking is moved before the final payment date. With our 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan, we are helping you ensure the money you’ve invested with us is yours and your travels take you exactly where you want to go, when you’re ready.
*Book and deposit a 2021 Globus Europe, North or South America (excluding Cuba and Escapes by Globus) vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit between August 20, 2019 and January 4, 2021 for travel in 2021. Offer combinable only with Peace of Mind and/or Welcome Back Credits and any applicable air credits. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. Available from participating GFOB office only.
**Book a select Europe or North America 2021 Cosmos vacation to receive the $100 per person discount on the land price. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between June 9, 2020 - November 9, 2020 for travel in 2021. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Not applicable to custom tours. Combinable with all other applicable promotions. Applies to new bookings only and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time.
†The 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan allows for any 2021 booking made on Avalon Waterways, Cosmos, Globus or Monograms to be changed to a different brand, destination or to another 2021 or 2022 departure date. Notice of change in travel plans must be given before final payment; standard cancellation penalties will apply for full cancellation without rebooking or changes made after final payment. The penalty waiver applies to the land or cruise portion of the booking only; airfares and vacations booked air-inclusive may be subject to penalties and/or change fees from the airline*. Applicable price and eligible promotions for the new tour or cruise will apply; if new trip is less expensive, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference in price. Cannot be applied to charters, custom tours or TBA space. No cash value. Credit is fully transferable. Offer reliant on space availability. May be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. *See optional Travel Protection Plan coverage for details.
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