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2018 VOL. 10 ISSUE 6<br />
EMBARK ON AN<br />
african<br />
safari<br />
IN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK<br />
BOTSWANA, VICTORIA FALLS & SOUTH AFRICA<br />
SEE PAGE 25
CALENDAR<br />
TRIP CALENDAR<br />
go west<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Palm Springs, California Feb 5-8, 2019 3<br />
Yellowstone in Winter Feb 9-13, 2019 3<br />
Utah’s Arches & Canyonlands National Parks Apr 29-May 3, 2019 4<br />
San Francisco & Monterey, California May 12-17, 2019 4<br />
Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park Jun 2-5, 2019 5<br />
Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Jun 6-11, 2019 5<br />
Pacific Northwest National Parks - NEW TRIP! Jul 17-23, 2019 6<br />
Montana’s Glacier National Park - NEW TRIP! Jul 24-28, 2019 7<br />
Colorado by Train - NEW TRIP! Aug 9-16, 2019 7<br />
head east<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Springtime in New York City - NEW TRIP! May 16-19, 2019 8<br />
Outer Banks, North Carolina Jun 2-6, 2019 8<br />
Best of Coastal Maine - NEW TRIP! Aug 11-16, 2019 9<br />
alaska<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Alaska Explorer Cruise Jun 14-22, 2019 15<br />
Alaska In-Depth Jun 16-29, 2019 16<br />
Denali Adventure Jun 26-Jul 7, 2019 15<br />
Alaska In-Depth Jul 14-27, 2019 16<br />
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Aug 2-10, 2019 17<br />
Alaska National Parks Land Tour Aug 22-29, 2019 17<br />
up north<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Banff National Park in Winter Jan 23-27, 2019 2<br />
Montreal to Quebec City by Rail Feb 1-6, 2019 2<br />
Canadian Rockies by Rail Jun 4-12, 2019 18<br />
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Jul 15-19, 2019 18<br />
Quebec City, Canada Getaway - NEW TRIP! Aug 2-5, 2019 19<br />
Canadian Rockies by Rail - NEW TRIP! Aug 25-31, 2019 19<br />
southern exposure<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez Mar 24-28, 2019 10<br />
open road<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms Apr 3-9, 2019 10<br />
Hamilton in Chicago - SOLD OUT Apr 17-18, 2019 **<br />
Kentucky Spirit Apr 25-27, 2019 11<br />
Smoky Mountains by Train May 8-13, 2019 11<br />
Holland, Michigan’s Tulip Time Festival - NEW TRIP! May 9-11, 2019 12<br />
New Harmony, Indiana May 16-17, 2019 12<br />
Trains of West Virginia Jun 6-11, 2019 13<br />
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Jun 12-15, 2019 14<br />
Lilac Time on Mackinac Island Jun 14-18, 2019 13<br />
Mackinac Island & Traverse City, Michigan Jul 14-18, 2019 14<br />
beyond our shores<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Ambergris Caye, Belize Feb 9-16, 2019 3<br />
Panama Discovery Feb 17-24, 2019 3<br />
Australia & New Zealand - SOLD OUT Mar 11-29, 2109 **<br />
Japan in Bloom Mar 25-Apr 4, 2019 20<br />
Paris, Burgundy & Provence, France Apr 24-May 4, 2019 21<br />
Scotland Aug 1-9, 2019 22<br />
Amazing Iceland - NEW TRIP! Aug 3-15, 2019 24<br />
Ireland & Northern Ireland Aug 9-22, 2019 23<br />
Botswana, Victoria Falls & South Africa - NEW TRIP! Sep 4-16, 2019 25<br />
Paris, Normandy & The Loire Valley - NEW TRIP! Sep 27-Oct 5, 2019 26<br />
Oberammergau Passion Play Aug 1-12, 2020 26<br />
Trains of West Virginia Springtime, May 2018 Amazing Iceland, August 2018<br />
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set sail<br />
date<br />
page<br />
Western Caribbean Cruise Jan 12-20, 2019 2<br />
Australia & New Zealand Cruise Jan 23-Feb 11, 2019 2<br />
Spring Break Caribbean Cruise Mar 23-30, 2019 27<br />
Hawaiian Islands Cruise Mar 28-Apr 7, 2019 27<br />
Peninsula Panorama Cruise May 28-Jun 10, 2019 28<br />
Greek Isles Cruise - NEW TRIP! May 31-Jun 8, 2019 28<br />
Independence Day on the Queen Mary 2 Jun 29-Jul 7, 2019 29<br />
Greek Isles Cruise Jul 5-13, 2019 *<br />
Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise Jul 21-29, 2019 29<br />
Western Europe & France Cruise - NEW TRIP! Jul 28-Aug 12, 2019 30<br />
Canada & New England Cruise - NEW TRIP! Sep 27-Oct 9, 2019 30<br />
Panama Canal & Caribbean Cruise - NEW TRIP! Nov 9-20, 2019 31<br />
Antebellum South Cruise - NEW TRIP! Nov 17-25, 2019 31<br />
Oberammergau with Danube River Cruise Aug 22-Sep 4, 2020 32<br />
Scotland & Ireland, August 2018<br />
CALENDAR<br />
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** SOLD OUT- Call and request to be added to the wait list<br />
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LAST CHANCE<br />
WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE<br />
January 12-20, 2019 • 9 Days Call for current pricing<br />
Highlights: Sail on Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam | White<br />
sandy beaches | Great destinations for underwater sports | Pristine<br />
private island with perfect beach and numerous activities | Elegant, 5-star<br />
dining | Two outdoor pools. Trip #7533<br />
BANFF NATIONAL PARK IN WINTER<br />
January 23-27, 2019 • 5 Days $2,599 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Spend 2 nights each at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise<br />
and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Lake view accommodations at<br />
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Horse-drawn sleigh ride along Lake<br />
Louise | Spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery | Ride to the top of Lake<br />
Louise Gondola | Banff sightseeing tour | Free time to explore on your<br />
own and to enjoy the amenities of the resorts | Visit Cave and Basin<br />
National Historic Site. Trip #7573<br />
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CRUISE<br />
January 23-February 11, 2019 • 20 Days From $5,849 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Sail on Holland America Line’s ms Noordam | Three night<br />
hotel stay in Sydney before the cruise | Sydney sightseeing tour | Behind<br />
the scenes tour of Sydney Opera House | Narrated lunch cruise in Sydney<br />
Harbour | Meet local wildlife at Sydney’s Featherdale Wildlife Park |<br />
Cruise magnificent Milford Sound | Visit exciting ports of call in Australia<br />
and the North & South Islands of New Zealand. Trip #7534<br />
MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY BY RAIL<br />
February 1-6, 2019 • 6 Days From $2,279 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Guided tours of Montreal and Quebec City | Ride La Grande<br />
Roue de Montreal | Train from Montreal to Quebec City | Lunch at an<br />
authentic Canadian sugar shack | Accommodations and Farewell Dinner<br />
at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac | Tour a hotel made entirely of snow<br />
and ice. Trip #7554<br />
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA<br />
February 5-8, 2019 • 4 Days $1,699 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Ride the Aerial Tramway along the majestic cliffs of Chino<br />
Canyon | Dinner with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley |<br />
Ample free time for golf, visits to the spa, or sightseeing | Palm Springs<br />
VillageFest | Visit the Palm Springs Art Museum | Optional Jeep® tour to<br />
learn about the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla people and to see the San<br />
Andreas Fault. Trip #7549<br />
LAST CHANCE<br />
YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER<br />
February 9-13, 2019 • 5 Days From $1,899 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Yellowstone National Park in the beauty of winter | 2 full<br />
days of guided snowmobiling or 2 days touring by snowcoach | Up close<br />
encounters with nature & wildlife | Free time for independent exploration |<br />
Ideally located accommodations. Trip #7550<br />
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE<br />
February 9-16, 2019 • 8 Days From $2,599 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Top dive destination | Laid-back atmosphere on a small<br />
island | Town of San Pedro within walking distance, with restaurants<br />
and shopping | Great water sports | Ecotourism | Variety of optional<br />
excursions. Trip #7531<br />
PANAMA DISCOVERY<br />
February 17-24, 2019 • 8 Days $3,859 p/p double<br />
Highlights: Day cruise with up close views of the locks | Tour Panama<br />
City | Lunch overlooking the Panama Canal | Visit the Miraflores Locks<br />
and Canal Museum | Boat ride on Gatun Lake | Visit an Embera Indian<br />
village | Stay in a rainforest resort and a Pacific Ocean resort | Visit a<br />
tropical zoo and a local artisan marketplace. Trip #7559<br />
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GO WEST<br />
UTAH’S ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Moab • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Dead Horse Point State Park<br />
April 29-May 3, 2019 • 5 Days $2,199 p/p double<br />
Adventures await you in Arches National Park and<br />
Canyonlands National Park, where the Colorado<br />
River snakes through colorful canyons and red<br />
sandstone, and the vistas, mesas, and buttes are<br />
breathtaking. Take to the waters of the Colorado<br />
River for a mild whitewater rafting adventure. See the<br />
unusual rock spires and outcroppings on a guided<br />
tour of Arches National Park. A jet boat and SUV<br />
tour through Canyonlands National Park reveals a<br />
vast array of twisting red rock canyons and a high<br />
plateau rising 2,000 feet. At Dead Horse Point State<br />
Park, savor a picnic dinner overlooking the canyon.<br />
Your adventure headquarters is the Red Cliffs Lodge,<br />
surrounded by towering cliffs and magnificent views<br />
of the Colorado River.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip includes: roundtrip air from<br />
Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7634<br />
SAN FRANCISCO & MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA<br />
Monterey • Carmel-by-the-Sea • San Simeon • San Francisco<br />
May 12-17, 2019 • 6 Days $2,899 p/p double<br />
Book by February 4 & Save $100<br />
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Discover the best of Central California. From the<br />
Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars of San Francisco to<br />
Cannery Row and the renowned aquarium in Monterey,<br />
the central region of California’s coast is bursting with<br />
remarkable sights. Take an exhilarating drive along the<br />
fabled Pacific Coast Highway where the Santa Lucia<br />
Range plunges into the sea and waves are beaten to<br />
froth on ragged rocks. See the palatial mountaintop<br />
retreat of newspaper magnate William Randolph<br />
Hearst. Discover the fascinating history of the area<br />
known as Lands End, and dine at a historic cliff-top<br />
restaurant with unobstructed views of the California<br />
coastline. Take in the magnificent skyline as you cruise<br />
past San Francisco’s most famous landmarks, and still<br />
have free time to explore on your own.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 5 nights accommodations,<br />
5 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7700<br />
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MOUNT RUSHMORE & BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK<br />
Rapid City • Keystone • Crazy Horse Memorial • Custer State Park • Badlands National Park<br />
June 2-5, 2019 • 4 Days $1,999 p/p double<br />
GO WEST<br />
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial features<br />
the faces of four great American presidents who<br />
represent the founding, expansion, preservation,<br />
and unification of our country. The presidents’ faces<br />
aren’t the only oversized aspects of South Dakota —<br />
everything seems bigger and more robust, from the<br />
broad blue sky to the bison that roam the Black Hills.<br />
Take an off-road Jeep® tour in search of herds of buffalo,<br />
and eat cowboy-style at a chuck wagon cookout in<br />
Custer State Park. Ride a vintage steam train, like those<br />
that helped settle the American West. Get a unique<br />
view from the bottom of the world’s largest mountain<br />
carving, Crazy Horse Memorial. See the dramatic and<br />
surreal landscape of Badlands National Park, and view<br />
the inspirational lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis,<br />
escorted, 3 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7528<br />
YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Yellowstone National Park • Grand Teton National Park • Jackson<br />
June 6-11, 2019 • 6 Days $3,399 p/p double<br />
Book by March 1 & Save $100<br />
Open spaces, towering mountains, abundant<br />
wildlife, and wide rivers bending through canyons.<br />
Just like the West itself this trip is a grand one, creating<br />
life-long memories of an unforgettable journey through<br />
two spectacular national parks. Discover majestic<br />
Yellowstone National Park with two days of guided<br />
tours and time to explore on your own. See Mammoth<br />
Hot Spring Terraces, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone,<br />
Fountain Paint Pots, and Old Faithful. While on a Snake<br />
River float trip, see the most impressive peaks of Grand<br />
Teton National Park. Explore the charming town of<br />
Jackson, Wyoming, and travel by covered wagon to a<br />
cowboy-style, Dutch oven dinner. Spend three nights<br />
at park lodges, including two at the historic Old Faithful<br />
Inn, located adjacent to Old Faithful Geyser.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from<br />
Indianapolis, escorted, 5 nights accommodations, 10 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7658<br />
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GO WEST<br />
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Seattle • Mount Rainier National Park • Victoria • Olympic National Park<br />
July 17-23, 2019 • 7 Days $3,199 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in North<br />
America, the Pacific Northwest offers wild, rocky shores,<br />
spectacular mountains, and lush forests. Spend time in trendy<br />
Seattle surrounded by the natural beauty of Puget Sound. Visit<br />
majestic Mount Rainier, where subalpine wildflower meadows ring<br />
the icy volcano. Take the high-speed passenger ferry to the inner<br />
harbor in Victoria, BC. Tour the island and visit Butchart Gardens<br />
before continuing on to Port Angeles. Spend time between the<br />
mountains and the water as you discover the Olympic Peninsula,<br />
where some of the most striking and diverse landscapes in the<br />
United States await. Visit each of Olympic National Park’s three<br />
major ecosystems from Pacific Ocean beaches and rainforest valleys<br />
to glacier-capped peaks. With cultural diversity, floral wonderlands,<br />
and pristine views, this tour promises to complete your summer in<br />
the most amazing way!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Mount Rainier National Park day tour<br />
• Olympic National Park guided tours<br />
• Ferry crossings to Victoria and Port Angeles<br />
• Guided tour of Victoria with visit to Butchart Gardens<br />
• Seattle city tour<br />
• Optional Afternoon Tea at the historic Fairmont Empress<br />
Hotel or whale watching cruise<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 33.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 6 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7747<br />
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MONTANA’S GLACIER NATIONAL PARK<br />
Lake McDonald Lodge • Many Glacier Hotel<br />
July 24-28, 2019 • 5 Days $2,599 p/p double<br />
New Trip! Book by April 18 & Save $100<br />
GO WEST<br />
More than one million acres of alpine meadows,<br />
rainforests, rugged mountains, and stunning lakes<br />
await your exploration in Glacier National Park in<br />
northwest Montana. The park is home to grizzly bears,<br />
elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife. The park<br />
contains 25 active glaciers that move due to thawing<br />
and melting. Take a vintage Red Jammer Bus tour along<br />
Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is regarded as one of<br />
the most scenic drives in the world. Ride the rapids on a<br />
whitewater rafting trip, and spend four nights inside the<br />
park at two historic lodges. With over 700 miles of hiking<br />
trails that lead to some of the most spectacular scenery<br />
on the planet, plenty of outdoor activities, and ample<br />
free time, you’ll be sure to discover great adventures.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis,<br />
escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 5 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7736<br />
COLORADO BY TRAIN<br />
Denver • Georgetown • Grand Junction • Silverton • Durango • Chama • Alamosa • Canon City • Colorado Springs<br />
August 9-16, 2019 • 8 Days $3,199 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
Whether you’re a railroad buff or a mountain<br />
scenery enthusiast, you’ll love these unique<br />
journeys by rail through the picturesque Rocky<br />
Mountains. Relive history and travel past some of<br />
Colorado’s most remote and rugged scenery on four<br />
different excursions: Georgetown Loop Railroad, Royal<br />
Gorge Route Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad,<br />
and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Enjoy<br />
dinner with amazing vistas at the Colorado National<br />
Monument. Take in the views of Pikes Peak while<br />
touring the fantastic wonderland of Garden of the<br />
Gods Park, and see Seven Falls, a spectacular natural<br />
box canyon. Optional excursions can be added to go<br />
rafting on the Colorado River, or to visit ancient Native<br />
American cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 7 nights accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing and<br />
admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7728<br />
For alternate departure dates or departure cities, please call us at: (317) 581-1122 | (800) 225-9919 7
HEAD EAST<br />
SPRINGTIME IN NEW YORK CITY<br />
Sheraton New York Times Square<br />
May 16-19, 2019 • 4 Days $1,459 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
Spring is a perfect time to visit Manhattan … the<br />
weather is mild and the summer crowds haven’t<br />
arrived yet. A new Broadway musical is sure to<br />
sweeten the trip! Opening this spring, Tootsie, will<br />
star Santino Fontana and feature a score by Tony<br />
winner David Yazbek. It’s the story of a talented, but<br />
difficult-to-work-with actor who will do anything to<br />
land the role of a lifetime — including adopting a new<br />
persona! Also included is a guided sightseeing tour,<br />
and plenty of time to explore on your own. Take a ferry<br />
to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, shop at some of<br />
the greatest stores in the world, or view the city from<br />
the Empire State Building. Stay at the Sheraton New<br />
York Times Square, just steps from Broadway theaters,<br />
Carnegie Hall, and world-class shopping.<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 3 nights accommodations, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7644<br />
OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
Norfolk • Corolla • Kitty Hawk • Cape Hatteras • Ocracoke Island • Roanoke Island<br />
June 2-6, 2019 • 5 Days $2,449 p/p double<br />
Book by February 25 & Save $100<br />
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Be swept away to the natural beauty of the<br />
Outer Banks. Two hundred miles of barrier islands<br />
off of North Carolina invite you to explore the<br />
wild landscape, history, and quaint beachside<br />
communities. Travel down the Outer Banks Scenic<br />
Byway, where you’ll find lighthouses, beachside<br />
towns, and nautical history. See four lighthouses<br />
including the tallest, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse,<br />
and the second oldest in the nation, Ocracoke<br />
Lighthouse. Tour a maritime museum housing the<br />
largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S.<br />
Navy. Attend a performance of The Lost Colony,<br />
which tells the mysterious story of the first English<br />
colony. Visit the birthplace of aviation in Kitty Hawk,<br />
and take an unforgettable 4x4 adventure to see<br />
wild horses running free along the seaside.<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7675<br />
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HEAD EAST<br />
© Maine Office of Tourism<br />
BEST OF COASTAL MAINE<br />
Portland • Kennebunkport • Boothbay Harbor • Rockland • Camden • Bar Harbor • Acadia National Park<br />
August 11-16, 2019 • 6 Days $2,849 p/p double<br />
New Trip! Book by May 6 & Save $100<br />
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Lobster, lighthouses, rugged Maine coastlines,<br />
and quaint seaside villages await you on one of<br />
Ambassadair’s most popular trips. Learn about the<br />
history, geology, and wildlife on a tour of Acadia National<br />
Park including a stop at the summit of Cadillac Mountain<br />
and lunch at Jordan Pond House. Enjoy a walking tour of<br />
Kennebunkport, with its historic district steeped in local<br />
lore and home to sea captains and shipbuilders, and see<br />
George H. W. Bush’s summer home at Walker’s Point. Drive<br />
to the top of Mount Battie for panoramic views, and see a<br />
collection of works by many of America’s greatest artists.<br />
Stay along the rock-bound coast and granite cliffs of Bar<br />
Harbor on Mount Desert Island, a picturesque village of<br />
galleries and grand homes. Take a windjammer cruise<br />
aboard a majestic 151-foot, four-masted schooner. Enjoy a<br />
delicious lobster dinner, and relax in the beautiful coastal<br />
surroundings as you relish summer in Maine.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• Guided tour of Kennebunkport<br />
• Portland Head Light & Museum<br />
• Maine Lighthouse & Museum<br />
• Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse<br />
• Guided tour through Acadia National Park<br />
• Lunch at Jordan Pond House<br />
• Windjammer Cruise<br />
• Farnsworth Art Museum<br />
• Camden Hill State Park and Mount Battie<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 5 nights accommodations, 7 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7732<br />
For alternate departure dates or departure cities, please call us at: (317) 581-1122 | (800) 225-9919 9
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE<br />
SPRING PILGRIMAGE IN NATCHEZ<br />
Baton Rouge • Natchez • Vicksburg<br />
March 24-28, 2019 • 5 Days $1,999 p/p double<br />
Elegant mansions from a bygone era come to<br />
life during Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez. Travel<br />
through antebellum history with live performances<br />
highlighting Southern culture and a progressive<br />
dinner that awakens your taste buds! Tour ornate<br />
homes full of period antiques and boasting heavenly<br />
gardens. Overnight at Monmouth Historic Inn, an early<br />
19th century antebellum mansion in Natchez, set in<br />
26 acres of manicured gardens and a National Historic<br />
Landmark. Visit Vicksburg National Military Park<br />
where the Union Army finally forced the surrender<br />
of the Confederates on July 4, 1863. Cap off the tour<br />
by staying at the impressive Nottoway Plantation in<br />
nearby Baton Rouge, complete with a one of a kind<br />
farewell dinner.<br />
OPEN ROAD<br />
NOTE: Historic home visits require climbing stairs, walking and standing for periods of time and most are not handicapped accessible. Age restriction; no children under age 10.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 7 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation.<br />
Trip #7574<br />
WASHINGTON, D.C. CHERRY BLOSSOMS<br />
Washington, D.C. • Mount Vernon • Gettysburg<br />
April 3-9, 2019 • 7 Days $1,679 p/p double<br />
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Watch the scenery roll by at a leisurely pace to<br />
Washington, D.C., arriving to see spring in full<br />
swing and the city abloom with cherry blossoms<br />
and festivities. The famous trees, a gift from Japan<br />
in 1912, ignite the city with a sea of pale pink and<br />
white blossoms. A brunch cruise on the Potomac<br />
River is sure to impress with its views of these trees<br />
and several monuments. You’ll also visit favorite<br />
sites in the area, including George Washington’s<br />
Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery,<br />
National Mall Monuments, Smithsonian Museums,<br />
and the U.S. Capitol Building. Stops en route include<br />
Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Gettysburg<br />
National Military Park, and the Flight 93 National<br />
Memorial in Pennsylvania.<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 6 nights accommodations, 10 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7602<br />
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KENTUCKY SPIRIT<br />
Petersburg • Newport • Berea • Georgetown<br />
April 25-27, 2019 • 3 Days $679 p/p double<br />
OPEN ROAD<br />
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Spirit, by definition, refers to the very essence<br />
or qualities that form the character of a person,<br />
nation, or group. The introduction of two inspirational<br />
attractions in Kentucky add a spirit of faith and family.<br />
Visit the Creation Museum, a state-of-the-art museum<br />
where pages of the Bible vividly come to life, and the<br />
Ark Encounter, featuring a full-size Noah’s Ark built<br />
according to the dimensions given in the Bible. On this<br />
stirring journey, you’ll also tour Berea College, the first<br />
interracial and coeducational college in the South, see<br />
the works of local artists, take a dinner cruise on the Ohio<br />
River, and hear stories of victory and strife in the lives of<br />
the residents at the Old Friends Retired Thoroughbred<br />
Farm, such as Kentucky Derby champion War Emblem.<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 2 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7599<br />
SMOKY MOUNTAINS BY TRAIN<br />
Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Gatlinburg • Pigeon Forge • Nantahala Gorge • Hiwassee Loop •<br />
Lookout Mountain • Chattanooga<br />
May 8-13, 2019 • 6 Days $1,529 p/p double<br />
Ridge after ridge of fragrant pines and proud<br />
oaks surround you while traveling through Great<br />
Smoky Mountains National Park. Ride the rails on<br />
the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad through the<br />
beautiful Nantahala Gorge. On the Tennessee Valley<br />
Railroad, wind your way through the 50-mile Hiwassee<br />
Loop where the tracks cross over themselves as they<br />
corkscrew up the mountain. At Lookout Mountain, head<br />
straight up on the Incline Railway, and descend 1,120<br />
feet below to experience Ruby Falls. Visit Gatlinburg and<br />
see the sacred waters cascading over a 65-foot waterfall<br />
at Cumberland Falls State Park. A visit to Old Mill in<br />
Pigeon Forge takes you back in time, and the Smoky<br />
Mountain Opry is sure to entertain. The beautiful views<br />
are bound to create a memorable journey.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 5 nights accommodations, 11 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7676<br />
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OPEN ROAD<br />
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN’S TULIP TIME FESTIVAL<br />
Saugatuck • Holland<br />
May 9-11, 2019 • 3 Days $659 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
Each spring since 1929, the small town of Holland,<br />
Michigan blossoms with millions of tulips and<br />
celebrates its Dutch heritage during its Tulip<br />
Time Festival. See miles of tulip lanes in Holland’s<br />
historic district and neighborhoods on a city tour with<br />
a local guide. Visit a tulip farm and Windmill Island<br />
Gardens with its manicured gardens, dikes, canals,<br />
and an authentic Dutch windmill. Enjoy Dutch food,<br />
attend a headliner festival show, and view the grand<br />
finale parade with marching bands, floats, giant<br />
helium balloons, and Dutch klompen dancers. Stop<br />
in Saugatuck, Michigan to shop and enjoy the quaint<br />
town before arriving in Holland.<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 2 nights accommodations, 4 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7746<br />
NEW HARMONY, INDIANA<br />
New Harmony Inn<br />
May 16-17, 2019 • 2 Days $379 p/p double<br />
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Find tranquility and history in New Harmony,<br />
Indiana. Nestled along the Wabash River, this<br />
little town offers a chance to relax and stroll among<br />
labyrinths and quaint streets filled with architecture,<br />
shops, and cafes. While on a tour of the historic<br />
buildings and gardens, learn about the great<br />
contributions some of its residents have given society.<br />
Stay at the New Harmony Inn where dinner is included<br />
at the acclaimed Red Geranium Restaurant and<br />
gardens are a short stroll away. Enjoy a guided tour<br />
and lunch at the Clabber Girl Museum and Cafe in<br />
Terra Haute and dinner at Indiana’s oldest restaurant.<br />
Graceful trees and flowers invite you to slow down<br />
and take in the beauty of Harmonist Labyrinth, Tillich<br />
Park, a peony farm, and the amazing Cathedral<br />
Labyrinth.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 1 night accommodation, 4 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7643<br />
For reservations and more information: (317) 581-1122 | (800) 225-9919 • Web site: ambassadair.com
TRAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA<br />
New Tygart Flyer • Durbin Rocket • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad • Blackwater Falls State Park •<br />
Blennerhasset Island Historic State Park<br />
June 6-11, 2019 • 6 Days $1,459 p/p double<br />
OPEN ROAD<br />
Calling all train fanatics, nature lovers, and history<br />
buffs — don’t miss this exciting trip to the heart<br />
of West Virginia! Three unique trains take you<br />
winding through unspoiled wilderness, passing high<br />
falls, towering trees, and free-flowing rivers. Historic<br />
places, quaint towns, and talented performers and<br />
musicians beckon you to explore their home and<br />
culture. View Blackwater River Falls, one of the most<br />
photographed sites in West Virginia. Learn about the<br />
world of radio astronomy and see the world’s premier<br />
single-dish telescope. Take a paddlewheel boat to tour<br />
Blennerhasset Mansion, and enjoy the Gandy Dancer<br />
Dinner Theatre. Now, with an extra day, enjoy time<br />
at a mountain resort amidst the gorgeous Allegheny<br />
Mountains, taking daily excursions to area attractions.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 5 nights accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7604<br />
LILAC TIME ON MACKINAC ISLAND<br />
Thunder Bay Resort • Mackinac Island • Charlevoix • Petoskey<br />
June 14-18, 2019 • 5 Days $1,539 p/p double<br />
The picturesque towns of Northern Michigan<br />
beckon you to a bygone era of old-world<br />
hospitality and charm. A scenic ferry ride leads you to<br />
Mackinac Island, a place where time moves at the pace<br />
of a horse-drawn carriage. Take in the spectacular views<br />
from a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch. Let<br />
the enchanting aroma of lilacs envelop you during the<br />
annual Lilac Festival, and watch the parade or participate<br />
in some of the events. Spend two nights at the island’s<br />
crown jewel — the Grand Hotel. Additionally, stay at the<br />
Thunder Bay Resort and take a horse-drawn carriage to<br />
view wild elk followed by a five-course dinner with locally<br />
produced wines. Stop in Charlevoix to see the unique<br />
architecture of Earl Young’s “mushroom” houses, and<br />
discover the quaint town of Petoskey.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7532<br />
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OPEN ROAD<br />
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA<br />
Niagara Falls • Niagara-on-the-Lake<br />
June 12-15, 2019 • 4 Days $1,059 p/p double<br />
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Travel by motorcoach to the Canadian side of<br />
Niagara Falls where a colossal 600,000 gallons<br />
of water crash down per second. Take a boat tour<br />
for up-close views of the magnificent Great Gorge,<br />
American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.<br />
Stand deep below and behind the heart of Niagara<br />
where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13<br />
stories above, and walk along the edge of one of the<br />
world’s wildest stretches of whitewater. Explore the<br />
quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, tour Fort George<br />
— a military post during the War of 1812, and sample<br />
icewines in an igloo-like lounge constructed from<br />
29,000 pounds of ice. Stop for lunch and a tour of Stan<br />
Hywet Hall & Gardens, a 65-room Manor House built in<br />
1915 by the co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber<br />
Company.<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 3 nights accommodations, 6 meals,<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7659<br />
MACKINAC ISLAND & TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN<br />
Grand Rapids • Traverse City • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore • Mackinac Island<br />
July 14-18, 2019 • 5 Days $1,799 p/p double<br />
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A trip for all your senses is found in Mackinac<br />
Island and Traverse City. See the beauty of the<br />
beaches, water, and art; hear the sounds of history at<br />
a music museum; smell the gardens; and touch and<br />
taste the cherries you pick. Stroll through the Frederik<br />
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and be amazed at a<br />
collection of restored automated musical instruments.<br />
Take in the expansive views atop the bluffs in Sleeping<br />
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Pick cherries at a local<br />
orchard and experience all things cherry at Cherry<br />
Republic. Explore beautiful Mackinac Island while<br />
staying in the Grand Hotel, and take in the spectacular<br />
views from a rocking chair on the world’s longest<br />
porch. Experience old-world hospitality and charm<br />
with this fun-filled trip to Northern Michigan.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary.<br />
Trip #7677<br />
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ALASKA EXPLORER CRUISE<br />
Seattle • Juneau • Glacier Bay National Park • Sitka • Ketchikan • Victoria<br />
June 14-22, 2019 • 9 Days From $2,849 p/p double<br />
ALASKA<br />
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Embark on the ideal cruise for fun in Alaska. Spend<br />
a night in Seattle before boarding the ms Eurodam. Set<br />
sail out of lovely Puget Sound and head to the icy-blue<br />
glaciers and charming frontier ports of our northernmost<br />
state. Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park<br />
where tidewater glaciers calve more actively than<br />
anyplace else in the world. In Juneau, optional trips<br />
include a tram ride to the top of Mount Roberts, an<br />
excursion to Mendenhall Glacier, or a whale watching<br />
cruise. Visit Sitka, considered the most beautiful of<br />
Southeast Alaska’s towns. In Ketchikan, opt for an<br />
optional floatplane trip to see Misty Fjords National<br />
Monument or explore the totem poles in Tongass<br />
National Forest. Discover Victoria, British Columbia<br />
before disembarking back in Seattle.<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted (with 15 or more guests), 1 night hotel<br />
accommodation in Seattle, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam, 22 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers,<br />
taxes, and port charges. Trip #7649<br />
DENALI ADVENTURE<br />
Fairbanks • Denali National Park • Anchorage • 7-night Glacier Discovery Cruise •<br />
Glacier Bay National Park • Haines (Skagway) • Juneau • Ketchikan • Inside Passage • Vancouver<br />
June 26-July 7, 2019 • 12 Days From $4,699 p/p double<br />
This tour is the perfect combination of the relaxed<br />
atmosphere of a seven-night cruise plus the<br />
highlights of an Alaska land tour. Enjoy a four-night<br />
land tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage, with two<br />
nights in Denali National Park. In Fairbanks, take a<br />
sternwheeler riverboat cruise on the Chena & Tenana<br />
Rivers. Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra<br />
Wilderness Tour in search of wildlife and enjoy an<br />
Ambassadair “Your Choice” excursion. Continue to<br />
Anchorage via the McKinley Explorer with panoramic<br />
views from your seat in a glass dome railcar. Board<br />
Holland America Line’s ms Noordam in Seward to<br />
embark on a glorious Inside Passage Glacier Discovery<br />
Cruise that includes Glacier Bay National Park where<br />
jagged snow-covered mountain peaks and calving<br />
glacier will leave you in awe.<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights hotel accommodations, 7 nights<br />
shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Noordam, 23 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transportation (motorcoach, dome train), taxes, and<br />
port charges. Trip #7639<br />
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ALASKA<br />
ALASKA IN-DEPTH<br />
Anchorage • Denali National Park • Fairbanks • Dawson City • Whitehorse • Skagway •<br />
4-night Inside Passage Cruise • Glacier Bay National Park • Ketchikan • Vancouver<br />
June 16-29, 2019 • 14 Days From $5,399 p/p double<br />
July 14-27, 2019 • 14 Days From $5,549 p/p double<br />
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This is one of Ambassadair’s most popular trips! An<br />
encompassing land tour coupled with a four-night cruise lets<br />
you experience more of the unspoiled wilderness in Alaska<br />
and the Yukon Territory of Canada. Explore Anchorage<br />
before departing for Denali National Park on the McKinley<br />
Explorer dome train, and take a Tundra Wilderness Tour to<br />
see Denali. Travel to Fairbanks and fly to historic Dawson<br />
City. Visit Whitehorse and experience the Klondike Trail by<br />
vintage train. Explore Skagway before boarding the<br />
ms Nieuw Amsterdam for a cruise through Glacier Bay<br />
National Park and a stop in Ketchikan. Sail the Inside Passage<br />
and disembark in Vancouver. Catch all of these Alaska<br />
highlights and more on this bucket list adventure!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Panoramic views on the McKinley Explorer dome railcars<br />
• Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour<br />
• White Pass & Yukon narrow-gauge train ride<br />
Ambassadair Add-ons<br />
• Discover Anchorage with an extra day and overnight<br />
• Anchorage Welcome Dinner and dinner in Fairbanks<br />
• Lunch on the McKinley Explorer dome train<br />
• Stay in new Junior Suite accommodations in Denali<br />
• Ambassadair “Your Choice” excursion in Denali<br />
• Private sightseeing tour and dinner in Dawson City<br />
• Onboard beverage package<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, internal flight per itinerary, escorted, 9 nights<br />
hotel accommodations, 4 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam, 20 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground<br />
transportation (motorcoach, dome train), taxes, and port charges. Trip #7630/7631<br />
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ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE<br />
Vancouver • Inside Passage • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay National Park • Ketchikan<br />
August 2-10, 2019 • 9 Days From $2,899 p/p double<br />
ALASKA<br />
This perfect summer getaway starts in Canada<br />
with an overnight stay in the stylish metropolis of<br />
Vancouver, British Columbia. See the city highlights<br />
including Stanley Park before a spectacular seven-day<br />
cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage and into Glacier<br />
Bay National Park. Catch your breath as ice-blue glaciers<br />
thunder and crash into the water before your eyes. A<br />
naturalist on board will explain the behaviors of wildlife<br />
and the mysterious, striking landscapes. Choose to take<br />
optional excursions such as a flightseeing adventure<br />
over the glaciers, a savory salmon bake, dog sledding,<br />
totem pole gazing, or cruising the twin Sawyer Glaciers.<br />
Visit Alaska’s state capital, Juneau, explore historic Creek<br />
Street in Ketchikan, and port in the Gold Rush town of<br />
Skagway.<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted (with 15 or more guests), 1 night hotel<br />
accommodation in Vancouver, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam, 22 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary,<br />
transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7648<br />
ALASKA NATIONAL PARKS LAND TOUR<br />
Anchorage • Denali National Park • Talkeetna • Seward • Kenai Fjords National Park<br />
August 22-29, 2019 • 8 Days $2,499 p/p double Land Only*<br />
This land adventure tour is a great introduction<br />
to the national parks and wildlife of Alaska!<br />
Denali National Park is six million acres of wild land,<br />
and culminates with North America’s tallest peak, the<br />
20,000-foot Denali. Travel deep into the park on an<br />
included Tundra Wilderness Tour and ride in a deluxe<br />
dome railcar to Talkeetna. The journey culminates with a<br />
drive along the Seward Highway as it hugs the dramatic<br />
shores of scenic Turnagain Arm for a glacier and wildlife<br />
cruise through majestic Kenai Fjords National Park,<br />
where nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield.<br />
During your free time, splurge for optional tours to<br />
river raft, flightsee, take a jet boat safari, or visit an<br />
award-winning Iditarod dog kennel.<br />
*Price does not include airfare. Call for pricing. Trip Includes: locally hosted, 7 nights hotel accommodations, 10 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground<br />
transportation (motorcoach, dome train). Trip #7603<br />
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UP NORTH<br />
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL: JASPER TO VANCOUVER<br />
Calgary • Banff National Park • Lake Louise • Yoho National Park • Jasper National Park • Athabasca Glacier •<br />
Kamloops • Vancouver<br />
June 4-12, 2019 • 9 Days $5,299 p/p double<br />
Space is limited — Book by December 10<br />
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Travel by train taking in views of snow-capped<br />
mountains, glacial lakes, and the unspoiled<br />
wilderness of Canada. Depart Calgary by<br />
motorcoach stopping for a helicopter tour over the<br />
incredible Rockies. Tour Banff National Park and see<br />
Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the<br />
Hoodoos. Take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur<br />
Mountain. Visit Yoho National Park, and admire the<br />
reflection of Victoria Glacier on Lake Louise. Travel one<br />
of the world’s most spectacular roads, the Icefields<br />
Parkway, and take an Ice Explorer excursion on<br />
Athabasca Glacier. Tour Jasper National Park and see<br />
Pyramid Lake and Maligne Canyon. Spend two days<br />
traveling from Jasper to Vancouver aboard the Rocky<br />
Mountaineer enjoying stunning scenery and<br />
all-inclusive SilverLeaf service.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 33.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 8 nights accommodations, 10 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation.<br />
Trip #7678<br />
BANFF NATIONAL PARK<br />
Banff • Lake Louise<br />
July 15-19, 2019 • 5 Days $2,499 p/p double<br />
Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is<br />
one of the world’s most magnificent natural<br />
playgrounds. You’ll never forget the stunning views<br />
of brilliant glaciers and gem-colored lakes that mirror<br />
pine fringes and snow-etched peaks. Enjoy free time<br />
to explore at your leisure and tours with a local guide<br />
to see the highlights including Hoodoo Lookout,<br />
Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and Surprise Corner.<br />
Ride the Banff Gondola for a panoramic view of the<br />
valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Marvel<br />
at Victoria Glacier reflecting off Lake Louise, and<br />
stop at a photographer’s dream, Moraine Lake. An<br />
optional excursion to the Columbia Icefield travels the<br />
spectacular Icefields Parkway for a tour on the surface<br />
of Athabasca Glacier and visit to the Glacier Skywalk.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 33.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 4 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7710<br />
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QUEBEC CITY GETAWAY<br />
Hotel Manoir Victoria<br />
August 2-5, 2019 • 4 Days $2,499 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
UP NORTH<br />
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Romantic European ambiance, fortress walls, and<br />
sidewalk cafes reminiscent of Paris are closer than<br />
you may imagine! Quebec City is a living history lesson<br />
with a remarkable mix of architecture, heritage, and<br />
culture. Exuding old-world charm with its winding,<br />
cobblestoned streets, this UNESCO World Heritage Site<br />
holds a myriad of treasures. Stay near the Vieux Quebec<br />
where the cultural, historical, and gourmet offerings<br />
are legendary. Explore the city with a guided tour and<br />
on your own. See Montmorency Falls, tour the Citadelle<br />
de Quebec, view the Changing of the Guard, and enjoy<br />
lunch at an authentic Canadian sugar shack. Complete<br />
your European-flavored getaway with dinner at the<br />
historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, whose<br />
castle-like turrets dominate the city landscape.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from<br />
Indianapolis, escorted, 3 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7734<br />
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL: VANCOUVER TO BANFF<br />
Vancouver • Kamloops • Banff National Park • Yoho National Park • Calgary<br />
August 25-31, 2019 • 7 Days $4,599 p/p double<br />
New Trip! Space is limited — Book by December 10<br />
©Rocky Mountaineer Vacations<br />
Travel from the lush green Pacific coast of<br />
Vancouver to the craggy peaks of Banff National<br />
Park aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Spend two days<br />
on the train enjoying the all-inclusive SilverLeaf service<br />
as you watch the unparalleled scenery roll by. See the<br />
rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the<br />
steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River,<br />
and climb over Rogers Pass. Guided motorcoach tours<br />
take you to the natural wonders in Yoho National Park,<br />
Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the<br />
Hoodoos. See where three lines of railway cross the<br />
Kicking Horse River on four bridges. A gondola ride to an<br />
elevation of 7,500 feet, and a helicopter ride with views<br />
of glaciers, mountain vistas, lakes, and waterfalls will<br />
forever be etched in your memory.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 33.<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 6 nights accommodations, 4 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7745<br />
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BEYOND OUR SHORES<br />
JAPAN IN BLOOM<br />
Tokyo • Mount Fuji • Hakone • Kamakura • Kaga Onsen • Kanazawa • Kyoto • Osaka • Hiroshima<br />
March 25-April 4, 2019 • 11 Days $8,169 p/p double<br />
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Discover the essence of Japan from the cultural depths to<br />
the heights of Mount Fuji during cherry blossom season.<br />
Beautiful pink flowers cover the landscape in a natural event that<br />
is nothing short of magical. Immerse yourself into the blooming<br />
flowers and history surrounding the stunning Imperial Palace<br />
Garden in Tokyo and visit pristine Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.<br />
See magnificent Osaka Castle and Temple of the Great Buddha,<br />
one of Japan’s most fascinating landmarks. Numerous shrines<br />
and temples fascinate architecture, history, and spiritual fans<br />
alike. Take time out and enjoy the healing, restful waters of Kaga<br />
Onsen, hot springs discovered over 1,300 years ago and focus<br />
your attention at a traditional tea ceremony and Zen mediation<br />
session. Allowing for a greater appreciation of cultural wonders,<br />
these gardens, trees, sacred mountains, shrines, and temples<br />
invite you to delve into the complex, historical, and beautiful<br />
land of Japan.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Imperial Palace Gardens in Tokyo<br />
• See Mount Fuji and Osaka Castle<br />
• Temple of The Great Buddha<br />
• Shinto Shrine<br />
• Healing waters of Kaga Onsen hot springs<br />
• Travel on the bullet train to Hiroshima<br />
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park<br />
• Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 9 nights<br />
accommodations, 23 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7548<br />
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PARIS, BURGUNDY & PROVENCE<br />
Paris • Beaune • Lyon • Avignon • Les-Baux-de-Provence • Aix-en-Provence • Saint-Paul-de-Vence • Nice • Eze<br />
April 24-May 4, 2019 • 11 Days $5,499 p/p double<br />
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Delectable food and wine mixed with architectural<br />
wonders are the makings for a classic trip to France.<br />
Fly nonstop from Indianapolis to Paris and start your journey<br />
seeing the most famous sights including the Arc de Triomphe<br />
and the Eiffel Tower. Tour the heart of Burgundy and enjoy<br />
wine tasting and lunch at a winery. Two thousand years of<br />
history and architecture await you in the city of Lyon where<br />
the Saone and Rhone rivers meet. The south of France beckons<br />
you to the walled villages of Provence and sun-kissed Nice<br />
where cobblestone streets lead to hidden treasure and jagged<br />
cliffs. Let open fields flood your vision with flowers and colorful<br />
delights, and the Mediterranean Sea hypnotizes you with its<br />
beauty. Ride first class to Paris via the TGV high-speed train,<br />
and enjoy dinner with a striking view of the city. With such a<br />
variety of experiences, this trip is the perfect taste of France.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Winery visit with lunch in Beaune<br />
• Market tasting tour and cooking class in Lyon<br />
• See the Roman aqueduct of Pont Du Gard<br />
• Visit Chalon-sur-Saone and Chateau de Cormatin<br />
• Discover the walled villages of Provence<br />
• Tour the Fragonard Parfumerie<br />
• Guided tour in Paris<br />
• Dinner at Ciel de Paris, the highest restaurant in Paris<br />
• First class TGV train from Avignon to Paris<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 9 nights<br />
accommodations, 15 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7590<br />
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SCOTLAND<br />
Glasgow • Inveraray • Ballachulish • Isle of Sky • Nairn • Culloden • Pitlochry • St. Andrews • Edinburgh<br />
August 1-9, 2019 • 9 Days $4,549 p/p double Book by November 30 & Save $150<br />
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All things Scottish, from tartans and tweeds to bagpipes<br />
and whisky, are in demand. Discover the velvet moors,<br />
heather-flecked glens, towering sea cliffs, and centuries-old castles<br />
guarding misty lochs that make Scotland an alluring destination<br />
not to be missed. Drive along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness<br />
watching for “Nessie.” Learn about Scottish emigration to North<br />
America, and watch trained dogs herd sheep. Visit the “home of<br />
golf” and Scotland’s first university. Sample a “wee dram” of whisky<br />
while on a distillery tour, and see the legendary setting of “Macbeth.”<br />
A highlight of this classic tour of Scotland is sure to be attending the<br />
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a festive gathering that showcases<br />
the talents of musicians and performers from all over the world, set<br />
against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Reserved seat for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo<br />
• Scottish evening in Edinburgh<br />
• Loch Lomond scenic cruise<br />
• Ferry to the Isle of Skye<br />
• Sheepdog herding at Leault Farm<br />
• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour<br />
• Tours of Glasgow, St Andrews, and Edinburgh<br />
• Visits to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Inveraray<br />
Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Blair Castle, Glamis<br />
Castle, and Edinburgh Castle<br />
• Optional trip extension to Ireland<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 7 nights<br />
accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7752<br />
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IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND<br />
Dublin • Belfast • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal • Westport • Galway • Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty •<br />
Dingle Peninsula • Ring of Kerry • Killarney • Waterford<br />
August 9-22, 2019 • 14 Days $5,299 p/p double Book by November 30 & Save $150<br />
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Book both trips for one incredible journey!<br />
August 1-22, 2019 • 22 Days<br />
$9,249 p/p double<br />
Book by November 30 & Save $300<br />
Bask in the culture and majestic scenery of two<br />
remarkable lands!<br />
Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 20 nights<br />
accommodations, 35 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary,<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7752<br />
The majestic scenery of emerald green landscapes,<br />
towering sea cliffs, and rugged beauty await in<br />
Ireland. Circle around the coast visiting the essential sights<br />
of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Journey along the Dingle<br />
Peninsula, and see the Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet<br />
above the Atlantic. Stand in awe of Giant’s Causeway —<br />
enormous hexagonal columns formed 60 million years ago.<br />
Delight in a medieval-style banquet in a castle, and enjoy<br />
dinner at a pub with traditional Irish songs and dancing.<br />
Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated liner and the<br />
shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Witness the<br />
creation of crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford<br />
Crystal, see St. Patrick’s historical burial site, and kiss the<br />
famous “Stone of Eloquence.”<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• See famous sights including Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s<br />
Causeway, Dingle Peninsula, and the Ring of Kerry<br />
• Visits to Blarney Castle, Crumlin Road Gaol, Down<br />
Cathedral, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Titanic Belfast<br />
• Specialty dinners with traditional entertainment<br />
• Walking tours of Belfast, Derry, Westport, and Waterford<br />
• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride<br />
• Sheepdog herding demonstration<br />
• Sip an Irish coffee while enjoying a music session<br />
• Free day in Dublin with open-top bus pass<br />
• Optional trip extension to Scotland<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 12 nights<br />
accommodations, 22 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7752<br />
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AMAZING ICELAND<br />
Reykjavik • Golden Circle • Thingvellir National Park • Husafell • Siglufjorder • Hauganes • Akureyri • Husavik •<br />
Lake Myvatn • Breiddalsvik • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon • Skaftafell National Park (Vatnajokull Glacier) • Vik<br />
August 3-15, 2019 • 13 Days $6,499 p/p double<br />
New Trip! Book by December 31 & Save $300<br />
Discover the stunning summer scenery and dramatic<br />
landscapes on the island of fire and ice! Journey through<br />
the unspoiled Icelandic countryside and rugged coastline with<br />
volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers,<br />
bubbling mud pools, volcanic craters, and powerful waterfalls. Enjoy<br />
a full day of freedom in the trendy Icelandic capital city, Reykjavik.<br />
Travel the popular Golden Circle to Gullfoss, and the national park of<br />
Thingvellir — the setting for the world’s oldest national parliament.<br />
Journey to the north for some of the world’s best whale watching<br />
and visit geothermal Lake Myvatn. Head south to ride through<br />
iceberg-strewn Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, Skaftafell National Park<br />
and the black sand beaches of Vik. A complete, unabbreviated<br />
exploration of this island awaits. Numerous whale and water fowl<br />
species, such as the puffin, spend their summer in Iceland — join<br />
them and find out why!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Reykjavik city sightseeing<br />
• Travel the Golden Circle: Gullfoss, Geysir & Thingvellir<br />
• Whale watching from Iceland’s pristine northern coast<br />
• Thundering waterfalls of Dettifoss & Godafoss<br />
• Geothermal Lake Myvatn<br />
• Glaumbaer Farm & Folk Museum<br />
• Amphibian boat ride in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 12 nights<br />
accommodations, 20 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7760<br />
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BOTSWANA, VICTORIA FALLS & SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Victoria Falls • Chobe National Park • Pretoria • Kimberley • Cape Town • Table Mountain National Park • Hout Bay •<br />
Millers Point • Cape of Good Hope<br />
September 4-16, 2019 • 13 Days From $9,899 p/p double with estimated air<br />
New Trip!<br />
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The golden grasslands of Botswana, thundering<br />
Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe, and the history and<br />
elegance of Cape Town, South Africa will capture<br />
your heart on this magnificent journey. Feel like an<br />
authentic African explorer as you cruise along the tranquil<br />
Zambezi — gathering place for hippos and elephants,<br />
wander through stunning rain forests, safari through<br />
Chobe National Park, and journey by vintage luxury rail<br />
through South Africa with delightful stops along the way.<br />
Discover the famous Atlantic seaboard with millionaire’s<br />
mansions, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Preserve.<br />
Luxury accommodations, raw natural beauty, and cultural<br />
and historical experiences are all woven together to form<br />
this magical trip of a lifetime.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Game viewing safari through Chobe National Park<br />
• Dinner cruise on the Zambezi River<br />
• Tour spectacular Victoria Falls & Rainforest<br />
• Traditional Zimbabwean feast with dancing and<br />
folkloric entertainment<br />
• Experience old-world elegance and luxury with<br />
2 nights aboard Rovos Rail<br />
• Visit the Diamond Mine Museum & Big Hole<br />
• Stay at the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in<br />
Cape Town<br />
• Discovery tour of the Cape Peninsula<br />
• Wine tasting and lunch at Groot Constantia wine estate<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 9 nights hotel<br />
accommodations, 2 nights rail accommodations, 23 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7759<br />
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BEYOND OUR SHORES<br />
PARIS, NORMANDY & THE LOIRE VALLEY<br />
Paris • Rouen • Honfleur • Bayeux • Normandy Beaches • Saint-Malo • Montbazon<br />
September 27-October 5, 2019 • 9 Days Pricing available in December<br />
New Trip!<br />
History buffs and wine lovers alike can steal away<br />
for an encompassing journey to north-central<br />
France. Explore the classic history of Normandy and<br />
Brittany, the stunning Emerald Coast and the elegant<br />
charm of the Loire Valley. From ancient times to<br />
WWII, discover monuments and museums, abbeys<br />
and chateaux, French wine and cuisine, and the<br />
poignant beaches of Normandy. Enjoy guided tours<br />
in Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, and Saint-Malo. Spend a full<br />
day touring Normandy beaches and visit the D-Day<br />
Museum. Overnight in a chateau, tour the abbey of<br />
Mont-Saint-Michel, taste wine with a local vintner, and<br />
visit the Chateau d’Usse. New nonstop flights between<br />
Indianapolis and Paris now make it easier than ever to<br />
travel hassle-free to France.<br />
NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 7 nights<br />
accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7744<br />
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY<br />
Berlin • Dresden • Prague • Regensburg • Munich • Oberammergau • Titisee • Stuttgart<br />
August 1-12, 2020 • 12 Days $4,249 p/p double Land Only*<br />
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The year 2020 marks the 42nd time since<br />
1634 that the Passion Play will be presented<br />
in Oberammergau, Germany. More than 2,000<br />
participants bring to life the story of the Crucifixion<br />
of Christ — from His entry into Jerusalem to His<br />
Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven. Be there<br />
to witness this spectacle of pageantry with a<br />
majestic mountain backdrop. Visit the grandiose<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle and tour Berlin’s newest<br />
attraction, the Jewish Museum. Enjoy a Folkloric dinner<br />
show in Prague and a traditional beer house style dinner<br />
in Munich. Join a local guide for sightseeing tours in<br />
Berlin, Dresden, Prague, and Munich and relax in the<br />
Black Forest in beautiful Titisee. Secure your spot now<br />
for this widely sought after, intensely popular, once-ina-decade<br />
opportunity.<br />
*Price does not include airfare. NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: escorted, 10 nights<br />
accommodations, 18 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7583<br />
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SPRING BREAK CARIBBEAN CRUISE<br />
Miami • St. Thomas • Tortola • Nassau<br />
March 23-30, 2019 • 8 Days From $2,499 p/p double<br />
SET SAIL<br />
What is your definition of bliss? Come find it aboard<br />
NCL’s newest and most incredible ship — the Norwegian<br />
Bliss. Take the entire family on an unforgettable Spring<br />
Break cruise through the warm turquoise waters of the<br />
Caribbean. Splash in the new Aqua Park, play mini golf,<br />
or tackle the hairpin turns on the largest onboard race<br />
track. Escape to the spa’s wellness salt room, snow room,<br />
or thermal suite. Taste your way through a plethora<br />
of dining options and experience top notch onboard<br />
entertainment. Depart from sunny Miami, stopping for<br />
vividly colorful snorkeling in St. Thomas, tropical drinks<br />
on the beach in Tortola, or exploring in a 4x4 vehicle in<br />
Nassau. Whatever you choose, there is no wrong way to<br />
let loose and experience true bliss on this vacation.<br />
Ship’s Registry: The Bahamas. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss,<br />
all meals on ship, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7661<br />
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE<br />
Oahu • Maui • Kauai • Hawaii<br />
March 28-April 7, 2019 • 11 Days From $3,999 p/p double<br />
A Polynesian paradise of unbridled beauty awaits!<br />
Begin with two nights in Honolulu and enjoy a city tour<br />
with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the exhibits at the USS<br />
Arizona Memorial. Then board NCL’s Pride of America<br />
and slip into a relaxed frame of mind, knowing you<br />
won’t have to unpack to island-hop. Take a sunrise<br />
journey to the top of Mount Haleakala in Maui and still<br />
have time for a stroll on the beach. The lush island of<br />
Kauai is home to Fern Grotto and the Na Pali coastline<br />
with 4,000-foot-tall cliffs. From the Big Island of Hawaii,<br />
visit Kona, the gateway to the sunny western coast,<br />
ideal for snorkeling in a protected marine preserve.<br />
The “freestyle cruising” gives you the flexibility to<br />
create the Hawaiian experience that is perfect for you!<br />
Ship’s Registry: United States. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on<br />
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America; all meals on ship, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7572<br />
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PENINSULA PANORAMA CRUISE: BARCELONA TO LONDON<br />
Barcelona • Palma de Mallorca • Ibiza Town • Malaga • Gibraltar • Portimao • Lisbon • Oporto • La Coruna •<br />
Bay of Biscay • Honfleur • Dover (London)<br />
May 28-June 10, 2019 • 14 Days Deluxe Verandahs From $8,749 p/p double<br />
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Indulge yourself with beauty, culture, and luxury<br />
while cruising on the Crystal Serenity around the<br />
Iberian Peninsula and France. Explore the wonders<br />
of culture-filled Barcelona, the beauty on the islands of<br />
Mallorca and Ibiza, and the vibrant colors in Portugal<br />
and the Rock of Gibraltar. Sail along the Seine’s estuary<br />
to Honfleur, France for two days of sightseeing. Dover,<br />
England welcomes you to your final port. Extend your<br />
stay in London or return home and reminisce about<br />
your travels. While on board the Crystal Serenity, be<br />
entertained with great shows, movies, and classes.<br />
Besides dining on the world-renowned cuisine, enjoy<br />
complimentary select fine wines, champagne, and<br />
premium spirits, along with specialty coffees and soft<br />
drinks throughout the ship.<br />
Ship’s Registry: Nassau, Bahamas. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, 12 nights shipboard accommodations on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity, all meals,<br />
drinks, and gratuities on ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Trip #7669<br />
GREEK ISLES CRUISE<br />
Athens (Pireas) • Rhodes • Bodrum • Dalyan River • Santorini • Hydra<br />
May 31-June 8, 2019 • 9 Days From $4,499 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
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There are few adventures more thrilling than<br />
seeing the Greek Isles by tall ship. Board Star<br />
Clipper’s Star Flyer tall ship in Athens, then let the<br />
wind carry you from one gorgeous destination to<br />
the next. Stop on the intriguing island of Rhodes,<br />
where ancient times meets modern age. Explore the<br />
Turkish coast, home to endangered loggerhead turtles<br />
and relics from the Persian Empire. Breathtaking<br />
Santorini beckons with its trademark whitewashed<br />
houses perched on the cliffs and home to two notable<br />
archaeological sites: Akrotiri and Ancient Thira. Bask<br />
in the tranquility of stunning Hydra, where motorized<br />
vehicles are banned. This fantastic adventure<br />
intertwines ancient myth and history with the hidden<br />
gems and unspoiled beauty of the Southern Cyclades.<br />
Ship’s Registry: Malta. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Star Clippers Cruise Line’s Star Flyer, all meals on ship,<br />
transfers, taxes, port charges. Trip #7742<br />
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON THE QUEEN MARY 2<br />
New York City • Halifax • Boston • Newport<br />
June 29-July 7, 2019 • 9 Days From $3,199 p/p double<br />
SET SAIL<br />
Celebrate America’s Independence in Boston on<br />
Cunard’s luxury flagship, the Queen Mary 2. Travel<br />
roundtrip from New York City, overnighting in Times<br />
Square before a seven-night adventure cruising the<br />
Atlantic coast to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Spend the 4th of<br />
July in Boston where the ship will overnight, allowing<br />
ample time for celebration and exploration. Discover<br />
the birth of the nation at museums and famous historic<br />
sights, peruse Boston Harbor, feel the patriotic pulse,<br />
and watch Boston’s night sky light up with brilliant<br />
fireworks! Stop in Newport, Rhode Island, renowned for<br />
its grandiose mansions and stunning coastline. Patriotic<br />
fun in the USA mixed with Canada’s scenic coast and<br />
Cunard’s luxury equals the perfect blend for summer<br />
relaxation and celebration.<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: Bermuda. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 1 night hotel accommodation, 7 nights<br />
shipboard accommodations on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 , all meals on ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7671<br />
COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS CRUISE<br />
Portland • Vancouver • Astoria • Stevenson • The Dalles • Richmond • Clarkston • Lewiston<br />
July 21-29, 2019 • 9 Days From $4,499 p/p double<br />
Nowhere is the timelessness of rivers more apparent<br />
than in the pristine Pacific Northwest where the<br />
Columbia and Snake Rivers wind through gentle<br />
hills, impressive mountains, vertical canyons, and<br />
fertile fields. Cruise the same path of Lewis and Clark<br />
and their faithful Native American guide, Sacajawea. The<br />
journey begins with an overnight in Portland, Oregon.<br />
Then board the most elegant riverboat in the Pacific<br />
Northwest, the American Empress, in nearby Vancouver,<br />
Washington and sail east toward Clarkston visiting<br />
many historic, scenic, and enjoyable sites along the way.<br />
To enhance the voyage even more, guided hop-on/hopoff<br />
excursions are included in each port. But if you want<br />
to check this trip off of your bucket list, sign up early as<br />
this popular cruise fills up fast!<br />
Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 1 night hotel accommodation, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on American Steamboat Company’s<br />
American Empress, 1 breakfast on land, all meals on ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port changes. Trip #7668<br />
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WESTERN EUROPE & VINTAGE FRANCE CRUISE<br />
Amsterdam • Zeebrugge • Honfleur • Guernsey • Bordeaux • Le Verdon • Saint-Jean-de-Lux • Bilbao • Lisbon<br />
July 28-August 12, 2019 • 16 Days Deluxe Verandahs From $9,449 p/p double<br />
New Trip!<br />
Explore the old-world charm of coastal villages<br />
and partake in interesting pursuits in fascinating<br />
capital cities while sailing from Amsterdam to<br />
Lisbon on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity. Sojourn<br />
south to Honfleur, France, Guernsey, and the worldrenowned<br />
wine capital of Bordeaux. Along the Basque<br />
coast, find a fabled region with its own language and<br />
culinary traditions. Marvel at the art of Bilbao’s iconic<br />
Guggenheim Museum, then overnight in Lisbon, one of<br />
the loveliest capitals in the world. While on board, bask<br />
in the elegant surroundings, including extraordinary<br />
dining and enriching entertainment. A unique itinerary<br />
featuring these gems of Western Europe combined<br />
with the luxury of the all-inclusive atmosphere equals<br />
what could be your best vacation yet!<br />
Ship’s Registry: The Bahamas. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 14 nights shipboard accommodations on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity, all meals,<br />
drinks, and gratuities on ship, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7731<br />
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE<br />
New York City • Newport • Gloucester (Boston) • Portland • Bar Harbor • Halifax • Sydney • Charlottetown •<br />
Gulf of St. Lawrence • Saguenay • Quebec City<br />
September 27-October 9, 2019 • 13 Days Pricing available in December<br />
New Trip!<br />
Sail the Atlantic coast during traditional fall foliage<br />
season when vibrant hues decorate the scenic<br />
northeastern landscape. Embark from New York City<br />
and delve into nine diverse ports steeped in maritime<br />
history. Think lighthouses and lobster, Acadian<br />
heritage and pastoral countryside, early settlements,<br />
and charming seaside villages. Choose from enriching<br />
excursions; discover Acadia National Park, venture<br />
along the Cabot Trail, tour the Anne of Green Gables<br />
house, or explore a grand mansion. Top things off with<br />
an overnight in port at French-flavored Quebec City.<br />
On board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam, you’ll<br />
be surrounded by expert, friendly service and a deluge<br />
of interesting diversions. Unpack once and have a<br />
different view each day — on the ship and on shore!<br />
NOTE: See Canada travel restrictions on page 33. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, 12 nights shipboard accommodations on<br />
Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam, all meals on ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port changes. Trip #7737<br />
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PANAMA CANAL & SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE<br />
Fort Lauderdale • Half Moon Cay • Aruba • Curacao • Panama Canal • Lake Gatun • Panama • Costa Rica<br />
November 9-20, 2019 • 12 Days Pricing available in January<br />
SET SAIL<br />
Embark on what savvy world travelers consider the<br />
thrill of a lifetime — cruising the Panama Canal.<br />
Board Holland America Line’s recently refurbished<br />
ms Zuiderdam and watch from the deck as you gently<br />
float through a portion of the locks that changed the<br />
course of history. Unforgettable canal cruising is only<br />
part of this cruise! The canal leads the way to Gatun<br />
Lake, a scenic panorama of wildlife-rich islands and<br />
sun-dappled jungles. A day in Puerto Limon, Costa<br />
Rica allows you to tour a rainforest canopy or visit a<br />
pineapple plantation. Stop at three sun-warmed islands:<br />
Holland America Line’s Bahamian private island, Half<br />
Moon Cay, and Aruba and Curacao, charming islands<br />
with boutiques in pastel colored Dutch-style buildings<br />
and world-renowned for diving.<br />
Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 1 night hotel accommodation, 10 nights shipboard accommodations on<br />
Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam, all meals on ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port changes. Trip #7765<br />
ANTEBELLUM SOUTH CRUISE<br />
New Orleans • Nottoway Plantation • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg • Greenville • Memphis<br />
November 17-25, 2019 • 9 Days Pricing available in January<br />
Experience a taste of the true South while cruising<br />
the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis.<br />
Overnight in a luxury hotel in New Orleans before<br />
boarding the American Queen, the largest, most opulent<br />
riverboat in the world epitomizing the grace and grandeur<br />
that has made river cruising a cherished American<br />
tradition. As you travel along, visit cities such as St.<br />
Francisville and Natchez, offering a beautiful atmosphere<br />
of southern comfort and an impressive preservation of<br />
history. Imposing pillared mansions, fertile cotton fields,<br />
and Civil War battlefields will transport you back in time.<br />
The Mississippi Delta brings forth the soul of its rhythm<br />
and blues culture. Soak in the romantic spirit of the<br />
antebellum era from the indescribable perspective of the<br />
river.<br />
Ship’s Registry: United States. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis, escorted, 1 night hotel accommodation, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on American Steamboat<br />
Company’s American Queen , 1 breakfast on land, all meals on ship, shore excursions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7762<br />
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SET SAIL<br />
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY WITH DANUBE CRUISE<br />
Budapest • Bratislava • Vienna • Durnstein • Melk • Salzburg • Linz • Passau • Munich • Oberammergau<br />
August 22-September 4, 2020 • 14 Days From $6,799 p/p double Cruise Only*<br />
The year 2020 marks the 42nd time since<br />
1634 that the Passion Play will be presented<br />
in Oberammergau, Germany. More than 2,000<br />
participants bring to life the story of the Crucifixion<br />
of Christ — from His entry into Jerusalem to His<br />
Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven. Witness this<br />
spectacle of pageantry combined with a luxurious<br />
seven-night cruise along the fabled Danube River, a<br />
perfectly composed journey through old-world capitals<br />
and charming villages. Visit Melk Abbey, Dachau<br />
Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Museum, and<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy a private viewing of the<br />
acclaimed art collection of the Kunstkammer Vienna<br />
and a concert in a Viennese palace. Secure your spot<br />
now for this once-in-a-decade opportunity.<br />
*Cruise only pricing. Price does not include airfare. NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands.<br />
Trip Includes: escorted, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Uniworld’s Maria Theresa, 5 nights hotel accommodations, all meals, drinks, and gratuities on ship,<br />
8 meals on land, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes, and port charges. Trip #7584<br />
Terms of Service November 2018<br />
PRICE Prices are in U.S. dollars and are based on operating<br />
costs, fuel prices, taxes, and exchange rates at the time<br />
of contracting with suppliers. Should these increase, you<br />
may be notified and asked to pay these additional costs.<br />
All prices are subject to change without notice. Airfares<br />
are subject to change within 90 days prior to departure. At<br />
that time, air space may be released, and the price could<br />
revert to the available price at the time of booking. Prices<br />
listed in this publication are per person based on two<br />
people sharing a room (double occupancy). For single,<br />
triple, and child pricing refer to our website or contact an<br />
Ambassadair travel counselor. Room occupancy limits vary<br />
among hotel properties and/or destinations. Triple rooms<br />
are based on three people sharing two beds; rollaway beds<br />
are not included in the price. Package prices do not include<br />
any fees or service charges other than those listed in the<br />
tour itinerary. The detailed itinerary with specific inclusions<br />
can be found at ambassadair.com.<br />
All airfare and departure taxes are included unless this<br />
is not allowed by the country to be visited. The package<br />
price includes round trip airfare from Indianapolis,<br />
all accommodations, airport transfers or touring by<br />
motorcoach transportation, sightseeing and admissions,<br />
meals, hotel baggage handling (one suitcase per person),<br />
and gratuities for included meals as noted in the itinerary.<br />
Cruise pricing includes all taxes and fees at the time of<br />
print. If there is more than one departure date, the price<br />
listed is based on the least expensive option. Complete<br />
pricing may be found at ambassadair.com or by calling a<br />
travel counselor. We reserve the right to re-invoice you in<br />
case an error is made in computing your price. We cannot<br />
be responsible for typographical errors, misprints, and<br />
misquotes.<br />
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PACKAGE AND LAND ONLY PRICES The “Package with<br />
Air” price includes round-trip airfare from Indianapolis<br />
unless otherwise noted (including current taxes and fuel<br />
32<br />
surcharges, subject to change). If there is an increase you<br />
will be notified at least 21 days prior to departure. “Land<br />
Only” prices can be found online at ambassadair.com and<br />
do not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure<br />
taxes, or transfers.<br />
We are not responsible for air arrangements you have<br />
made on your own. Ambassadair reserves the right to<br />
cancel or re-schedule any tour departure. Ambassadair’s<br />
only liability will be to refund to the passenger the<br />
amount it has received for the “Land Only” booking<br />
(less any applicable fees). Any air tickets or other travel<br />
arrangements purchased outside of the complete<br />
Ambassadair “Package with Air” will not be the liability of<br />
Ambassadair in the case of trip cancellation or schedule<br />
change.<br />
PRICE EXCLUSIONS Package prices do not include<br />
any items other than those listed in the tour itinerary.<br />
Visas, passport fees, incidental charges (snacks, laundry,<br />
phone calls, pay TV movies, etc.), beverages, meals not<br />
mentioned, and items of a personal nature. Gratuities<br />
for your travel director, motorcoach driver, hotel<br />
housekeepers, or cruise ship staff are not included. Airline<br />
fees such as checked and/or excess baggage or seat<br />
selections are not included.<br />
ITINERARIES Ambassadair continually strives to improve<br />
travel itineraries. If such improvements can be made we<br />
reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.<br />
If unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make<br />
changes necessary, we will make every effort to substitute<br />
hotels and venues of similar standard and location<br />
whenever possible.<br />
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT A $150 per person<br />
deposit (or greater when specified at ambassadair.<br />
com) is required to confirm your reservations. Upon<br />
confirmation of reservation, balance of payment is due<br />
60 days prior to scheduled departure date for domestic<br />
travel, 90 days prior for international travel, or earlier if<br />
specified. For reservations made within the final payment<br />
date, full payment is due immediately; a deposit or full<br />
payment may be taken if you are placed on a waitlist.<br />
All checks and money orders should be made payable<br />
to Ambassadair. We also accept MasterCard, Visa, and<br />
Discover. Reservations may be canceled if full payment is<br />
not received by due date.<br />
CANCELLATION & REFUND You have the right to cancel<br />
your reservation and receive a full refund (less a $75 fee<br />
per person) any time prior to 60 days before a scheduled<br />
domestic departure date, 90 days prior to a scheduled<br />
international departure date, unless otherwise noted<br />
at ambassadair.com. Participants who cancel within<br />
the penalty date will forfeit the total amount of the<br />
reservation. All refunds will be processed according to<br />
the manner in which you paid. Unless stated otherwise in<br />
these terms and conditions, please allow thirty (30) days<br />
for refunds to be processed. If full payment is not received<br />
by the due date, reservation may be released. To avoid<br />
cancellation fees, we recommend an optional Cancellation<br />
Waiver or Travel Protection.<br />
TRAVEL PROTECTION/CANCELLATION WAIVER<br />
Optional Travel Protection may be purchased and is<br />
strongly recommended. Travel Protection is through Travel<br />
Insured and must be purchased with Ambassadair no later<br />
than at the time of final payment. Coverage includes Trip<br />
Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and<br />
Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay,<br />
Baggage Delay and much more. This is a brief description<br />
of benefits; certain terms, conditions, limitation and<br />
exclusions apply. You may request a copy of the Group<br />
Deluxe Travel Protection Plan Description of Coverage<br />
prior to purchase by contacting an Ambassadair Travel<br />
Counselor. Ambassadair cannot be held responsible for<br />
policies enforced by Travel Insured. The Travel Protection<br />
Plan is underwritten by Fairmont Casualty<br />
For reservations and more information: (317) 581-1122 | (800) 225-9919 • Web site: ambassadair.com
Insurance Company. For trips that Travel Protection is<br />
not offered, Cancellation Waiver is offered and applies to<br />
trips with charter flights and day trips by motorcoach. This<br />
covers any penalties incurred by changes or cancellation<br />
up to 24 hours prior to departure of air and/or ground<br />
components. It does not cover trip protection fees, nonrefundable<br />
optional tours, one-way travel, or voluntary<br />
changes made to your plans that result in a price increase.<br />
The Cancellation Waiver may only be purchased at the<br />
time of booking and is valid for new bookings only on<br />
selected trips. If the Cancellation Waiver is desired, it must<br />
be purchased by each paying passenger on the reservation<br />
and each person sharing accommodations.<br />
REVISIONS & CHANGES Changes are subject to a $50<br />
per person change fee plus any applicable cancellation<br />
charges or increases in the package price. Ambassadair<br />
will make every effort to operate the tour as advertised;<br />
however, Ambassadair reserves the right to alter or curtail<br />
the itinerary or substitute as deemed necessary.<br />
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Final documents will be mailed<br />
approximately 10-14 days prior to departure. Documents<br />
will not be delivered without full payment on a reservation.<br />
Regulations specifically state that all passengers must<br />
present a government issued photo identification when<br />
boarding (both ways). It is the responsibility of the traveler<br />
to provide the correct spelling of their full name as it<br />
appears on their government issued I.D. If their name<br />
does not match the ticket issued, there will be change fees<br />
that are the responsibility of the traveler. Any person who<br />
cannot prove that he or she is the person designated on<br />
the reservation will not be allowed to board the aircraft.<br />
International flights require that you be able to present a<br />
valid U.S. passport as required. We recommend that your<br />
passport has six months validity and at least 3 blank pages.<br />
Non-U.S. citizens should consult the consulate of host<br />
country regarding documentation required.<br />
CANADA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Any person may be<br />
denied entry to Canada for reasons including, but not<br />
limited to, security risks, health issues, financial condition,<br />
and involvement in criminal activity (regardless of degree<br />
or length of time since such crimes occurred) such as DUI,<br />
DWI, reckless driving, negligent driving, misdemeanor<br />
drug possession, all felonies, domestic violence,<br />
shoplifting, theft, and other crimes. It is recommended that<br />
a person who has ever been charged with, or convicted of<br />
a crime obtain the necessary approval documents before<br />
attempting to enter Canada. To learn more about applying<br />
for and receiving these approvals and corresponding<br />
documentation, we strongly recommend that you visit the<br />
following website or details regarding the requirements<br />
and process: www. cic.gc.ca/english/information/<br />
inadmissibility/index.asp. This is only a guide. A Canadian<br />
immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada<br />
when you arrive at a port of entry.<br />
CHILDREN TRAVELING Children 17 and under must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Federal Air Regulations require<br />
that any child over the age of 24 months must occupy a<br />
separate seat. A birth certificate is required to validate age<br />
of all infants under age two. Reduced prices for children<br />
on ground packages are based on children sharing a room<br />
with two adults. Passports are required for all international<br />
travel regardless of age. For Aruba and all Mexican<br />
destinations: any child 17 years or younger not traveling<br />
with both parents is required to carry a Parental Consent<br />
Form or permission letter signed by both parents and<br />
notarized at time of check-in.<br />
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & LIABILITY Baggage allowance<br />
and fees vary and are not covered in the cost of the trip.<br />
For specific allowances and fees, see airline and refer to<br />
Ambassadair’s documents, mailed approximately 10 days<br />
before the trip. Questions regarding baggage restrictions<br />
on commercial carriers should be directed to that<br />
particular airline.<br />
AIR CARRIERS All trips are via commercial air carriers<br />
unless otherwise noted. Ambassadair acts as a sales<br />
agent for air carriers and reserves the right to designate<br />
any air carrier, including commuters and charter services,<br />
connecting routing and schedule from Indianapolis.<br />
Tickets issued are highly restrictive and may not be<br />
reissued, revalidated, or exchanged for another carrier or<br />
routing.<br />
AIR SCHEDULE Flight schedules are confirmed by<br />
Ambassadair as early as 60 days prior to departure date.<br />
A tentative flight schedule may be given; however, these<br />
schedules and air carriers are subject to change without<br />
notice until approximately two weeks prior to departure.<br />
You will receive your air schedule with your final<br />
documents approximately two weeks prior to departure.<br />
SEAT AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Seating and room<br />
requests made at the time of booking will be considered;<br />
however, these are requests, not guarantees. Although<br />
your seating preferences are forwarded to the airline, the<br />
airline cannot always honor these requests and pricing<br />
does not include assigned seats.<br />
TRAVEL DIRECTORS All departures designated “Escorted”<br />
with 20 guests or more will have an Ambassadair Travel<br />
Director throughout the trip.<br />
ACTIVITY LEVEL The amount of walking varies according<br />
to the tour. In general, European destinations require more<br />
walking over uneven surfaces. Please call our reservations<br />
team who can answer the activity level per trip.<br />
TRAVELERS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Persons<br />
needing special assistance and attention must report<br />
any disability to Ambassadair at the time the reservation<br />
is made. Ambassadair will make all reasonable efforts to<br />
accommodate the special needs for our travel guests. Such<br />
participants; however, should be aware that the Americans<br />
with Disabilities Act is inapplicable outside of the United<br />
States and the facilities outside the United States are<br />
limited. We require that persons requiring assistance be<br />
accompanied by a companion who is capable of and<br />
totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither<br />
Ambassadair nor its partners, nor its suppliers, may<br />
physically lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles.<br />
If a traveler thinks he or she may need assistance during a<br />
trip, please call Ambassadair to determine what assistance<br />
might be reasonably given.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR Ambassadair may, at times,<br />
use photographs taken by your Travel Director or fellow<br />
travelers for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your<br />
likeness not be used, please tell your Travel Director or an<br />
Ambassadair representative.<br />
SUPPLIERS’ LIABILITIES Ambassadair makes<br />
arrangements with air carriers, hotels, car rental<br />
companies, and other independent parties to provide<br />
you with travel services you purchase. These services are<br />
subject to the conditions imposed by these suppliers, and<br />
their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of<br />
carriage, and international agreements.<br />
RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE Grueninger Cruises and<br />
Tours, Inc., (dba: Grueninger Music Tours, Ambassadair,<br />
Ambassadair Groups and Incentives, Grueninger Tours) its<br />
employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers,<br />
directors, agents and assigns (collectively “Grueninger”)<br />
does not own or operate any entity that is to or does<br />
provide goods or services for your trip, including, for<br />
example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local<br />
ground handlers, food service, or entertainment providers,<br />
etc. As a result, Grueninger is not liable for any negligent<br />
or willful act or failure to act of any such person, or of any<br />
other third party not under its control. Without limiting the<br />
foregoing, Grueninger accepts no responsibility for any risk<br />
or resulting injury, delay, inconvenience, damage, or death<br />
that results from criminal activity, weather or other acts of<br />
God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat thereof,<br />
illness, the provision of inappropriate or no medical<br />
attention or access to appropriate medical attention, the<br />
demands of indoor or outdoor activities, strikes, political<br />
or civil unrest, overbooking, structural or other defective<br />
conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, acts of<br />
terrorism or the threat thereof, insurrection or revolt, or<br />
any other event beyond its direct control.<br />
Both the U.S. State Department and the Centers for<br />
Disease Control publish and update important countryspecific<br />
information for travelers. We strongly recommend<br />
that you review them. They can presently be found<br />
at: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/<br />
alertswarnings.html and https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/<br />
notices.<br />
Grueninger in its sole discretion reserves the right to<br />
decline to accept any participant as a member of these<br />
trips. Grueninger reserves the right in its sole discretion<br />
to terminate any participant who does not abide by its<br />
rules and regulations, and/or whose conduct is deemed<br />
to be such as to endanger the participant, the success<br />
of the program, or the welfare of other participants,<br />
staff members and/or third parties. In the event of<br />
such termination, the participant will be sent home at<br />
the expense of the participant and his or her parent or<br />
guardian. The manner and means of transporting the<br />
participant home shall be determined exclusively by<br />
Grueninger. In the event of such termination, there will<br />
be no refund whatsoever. The participant is personally<br />
liable to Grueninger for any damages caused by improper<br />
conduct. Grueninger may cancel any trip because of<br />
insufficient enrollment or for any other reason. The terms<br />
set forth in this agreement constitute the entire agreement<br />
between participant and Grueninger. Any amendment to<br />
this agreement must be made in writing and signed by<br />
both parties.<br />
No refunds will be made for features in the trip not<br />
utilized. The cost of replacing lost or stolen tickets is the<br />
responsibility of the passenger. If a flight or transfer by<br />
motorcoach or train is missed, whether by weather or<br />
other conditions beyond Grueninger’s control, participant<br />
is responsible to make his or her own arrangements and<br />
to pay all charges associated therewith. Participant’s<br />
retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after<br />
issuance shall constitute consent to the above. Grueninger<br />
issues airline tickets, hotel confirmations, and other<br />
travel documents for such services as an agent for the<br />
companies that provided these services directly. Airline<br />
tickets and hotel accommodations are subject to all terms<br />
and conditions of the respective suppliers (airlines, hotel<br />
chains, etc.) regarding travel. These suppliers may limit or<br />
exclude the accrual of frequent flyer or reward program<br />
points.<br />
Participants agree to hold Grueninger harmless for<br />
himself/herself/their self and his/her/their heirs and any<br />
of their minors, guests, and invitees and acknowledges<br />
the inherent risks involved in the use of the hotel’s<br />
swimming pool and/or body of water, which risks include,<br />
but are not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease<br />
or death from using the swimming pool or body of<br />
water. Participants also acknowledge and understand<br />
that use of the swimming pool or body of water by the<br />
participants is potentially dangerous and that the type of<br />
injury or damage described above can occur when using<br />
the swimming pool or body of water. PARTICIPANTS<br />
UNDERSTAND THERE WILL BE NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY<br />
AND IF THE PARTICIPANTS CHOOSE TO SWIM, THEY WILL<br />
DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.<br />
Participants hereby releases Grueninger, its staff and<br />
management, from any liability and/or responsibility for<br />
possible damage done by the participant to the Hotel,<br />
or any other facility used during the tour, including:<br />
buses; vehicles, the various attraction facilities and/or<br />
performance facilities. I understand that full responsibility<br />
for damage, if such is incurred, rests entirely with the<br />
participant to settle any claims, resulting from said<br />
damage, directly with the claimant. ARBITRATION: Any<br />
dispute concerning any literature concerning my trip,<br />
or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding<br />
arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.<br />
§§1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial<br />
Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)<br />
or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules &<br />
Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation<br />
Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed<br />
by substantive (but not procedural) Indiana law and will<br />
take place in Indianapolis, Indiana. The arbitrator and<br />
not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have<br />
exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the<br />
interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability,<br />
or formation of this contract, including but not limited<br />
to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or<br />
voidable. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you<br />
(and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury.<br />
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