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.