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2019 VOL. 11 ISSUE 3<br />
Chateaux<br />
OF THE LOIRE VALLEY<br />
SEE PAGE 40
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Dear Ambassadair Guests,<br />
First, I would like to wish my father and the founder of<br />
this company — Othmar Grueninger — a very happy<br />
90 th birthday! I have no doubt that traveling, exploring<br />
new and different places, and following new roads<br />
around the bend has helped to keep him young, healthy<br />
and vital. If you’ve met him, worked with him, or been<br />
lucky enough to have traveled with him, you know that<br />
his passion for sharing the world is infectious. He can<br />
(and will) regale anyone within earshot with story after<br />
story of not just his travel experiences, but those whose<br />
tours he has managed.<br />
That passion for sharing the world and for what travel<br />
brings our souls can be traced from the Grueninger<br />
Travel Group’s very beginnings. What began as a college<br />
student running student tours out of a dorm room has<br />
evolved into a travel company for people of all ages. In<br />
addition to our Ambassadair and our corporate incentive<br />
businesses, our student performance group travel<br />
division takes student groups to all corners of the globe.<br />
This part of our business has led to my involvement with<br />
the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) where I’ve<br />
served as President and as a board member for seven<br />
years. I don’t need to tell you how lives can change for<br />
the better through travel, and this is especially true for<br />
young lives. Everyone deserves a chance to experience<br />
the world. The SYTA Youth Foundation grants financial<br />
aid through scholarships and different initiatives. We’ve<br />
granted more than $100,000 in scholarships this past<br />
year alone. Check it out: www.sytayouthfoundation.org<br />
and consider giving the gift of travel.<br />
If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to summer<br />
weather, easy days and getting away. Take a look<br />
inside this newest edition of Trips magazine for some<br />
wonderful trips. We are also offering once-in-a-lifetime<br />
destinations, such as Egypt and Australia & New Zealand,<br />
in addition to the Oberammergau Passion Play with the<br />
Black Forest & Switzerland in 2020. We would love to<br />
have you at our side as we take these journeys.<br />
We are here to help, to share our knowledge, and to<br />
share the world, with friends old and new. Start planning<br />
your next adventure today!<br />
Happy Travels!<br />
Michael E.O. Grueninger<br />
President<br />
Grueninger Travel Group<br />
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Belize, February 2019<br />
Panama Discovery, February 2019<br />
Banff National Park in Winter, January 2019<br />
TRIP CALENDAR<br />
june 2019<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park 2-5 *<br />
Outer Banks, North Carolina 2-6 *<br />
Canadian Rockies by Rail: Jasper to Vancouver 4-12 **<br />
Trains of West Virginia 6-11 *<br />
Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks 6-11 *<br />
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs - SOLD OUT 9 **<br />
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada 12-15 8<br />
Lilac Time on Mackinac Island - SOLD OUT 14-18 **<br />
Alaska Explorer Cruise 14-22 *<br />
Alaska In-Depth 16-29 *<br />
Sedona, Arizona with the Grand Canyon 24-27 8<br />
Denali Adventure 26-Jul 7 *<br />
Independence Day Celebration on the Queen Mary 2 29-Jul 7 8<br />
july<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Hamilton in Chicago - SOLD OUT 2-3 **<br />
New York City with Harry Potter - SOLD OUT 2-5 **<br />
Greek Isles Cruise - SOLD OUT 5-13 **<br />
Central Ohio Discovery 10-12 9<br />
Mackinac Island & Traverse City, Michigan 14-18 26<br />
Alaska In-Depth - SOLD OUT 14-27 **<br />
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada 15-19 9<br />
Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise - SOLD OUT 21-29 **<br />
Montana’s Glacier National Park 24-28 9<br />
august<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Scotland 1-9 36<br />
Quebec City, Canada Getaway 2-5 34<br />
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise 2-10 33<br />
Amazing Iceland 3-15 37<br />
Colorado by Train 9-16 10<br />
Ireland & Northern Ireland 9-22 38<br />
Best of Coastal Maine 11-16 19<br />
Alaska National Parks Land Tour 22-29 33<br />
Mystery Trip 23-27 26<br />
Boston, Cape Cod & Newport 25-30 20<br />
Canadian Rockies by Rail: Vancouver to Banff 25-31 34<br />
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs 31 32<br />
september<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Botswana, Victoria Falls & South Africa 4-17 45<br />
New Orleans & Cajun Country 8-12 24<br />
Black Forest & The Swiss Alps 9-20 39<br />
Mount Rushmore & Deadwood 11-15 11<br />
Palm Springs, California, February 2019<br />
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Yosemite & Sequoia National Parks 12-16 12<br />
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs 14 32<br />
Circle Oregon 16-23 13<br />
Door County, Wisconsin 17-20 27<br />
Mackinac Island & Agawa Canyon Train 23-28 27<br />
Paris, Normandy & The Loire Valley 27-Oct 5 40<br />
Canada & New England Cruise 27-Oct 9 49<br />
october<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Trains of West Virginia 3-7 28<br />
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - SOLD OUT 3-7 **<br />
Classic Italy 4-13 41<br />
23nd Annual New York City Theatre Spectacular - NEW TRIP! 8-12 20<br />
Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands Cruise 8-21 50<br />
Branson, Missouri 9-12 28<br />
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Encore - NEW TRIP! 9-13 14<br />
Belle of Louisville with Casino 12 32<br />
Hudson River Valley 16-20 21<br />
Belle of Louisville with Confectionery 19 32<br />
Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania - NEW TRIP! 19-23 29<br />
Polar Bears of Churchill - SOLD OUT 22-25 **<br />
november<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Cruise 9-20 51<br />
23nd Annual New York City Theatre Spectacular - NEW TRIP! 12-16 20<br />
True Crime Investigators 13-16 30<br />
San Antonio, Texas Getaway 13-17 25<br />
Antebellum South Cruise 17-25 52<br />
Festive Ohio Holiday - NEW TRIP! 20-23 30<br />
december<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Chicago, Illinois Shopping - NEW TRIP! 5 32<br />
Chicago, Illinois Shopping - NEW TRIP! 7 32<br />
Colonial Christmas in Williamsburg - NEW TRIP! 7-10 22<br />
Biltmore Estate & Opryland - NEW TRIP! 8-12 31<br />
New York City at Christmastime - NEW TRIP! 12-14 23<br />
Christmas at The Broadmoor - NEW TRIP! 12-15 15<br />
Brandywine Valley Christmas - NEW TRIP! 14-17 23<br />
Iceland for New Year’s 28-Jan 2 42<br />
Tournament of Roses Parade 29-Jan 3 16<br />
january 2020<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Eastern Caribbean Cruise - NEW TRIP! 17-25 53<br />
Australia & New Zealand - SOLD OUT 22-Feb 9 **<br />
february<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Palm Springs, California - NEW TRIP! 4-7 17<br />
Montreal to Quebec City by Rail - NEW TRIP! 6-11 35<br />
Ambergris Caye, Belize - NEW TRIP! 8-15 48<br />
Yellowstone in Winter - NEW TRIP! 19-23 18<br />
Hawaiian Islands Cruise - NEW TRIP! 20-Mar 1 54<br />
Australia & New Zealand Encore - NEW TRIP! 20-Mar 9 46<br />
Splendors of Egypt & Nile River Cruise 28-Mar 11 55<br />
march<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
New Zealand In-Depth 1-14 47<br />
Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day - NEW TRIP! 10-18 43<br />
july<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Oberammergau Passion Play & The Black Forest - NEW TRIP! 22-Aug 3 44<br />
august<br />
DESTINATION DATE PAGE<br />
Oberammergau Passion Play - SOLD OUT 1-12 **<br />
Greek Isles Cruise: Star Clippers - NEW TRIP! 13-22 55<br />
Oberammergau Passion Play with Danube River Cruise 22-Sep 4 *<br />
Japan in Bloom, March 2019<br />
* Please see trip details online at ambassadair.com<br />
** SOLD OUT- Call and request to be added to the wait list<br />
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Albuquerque<br />
International<br />
Balloon Fiesta<br />
p. 14<br />
Palm Springs,<br />
California<br />
p. 17<br />
Christmas at<br />
The Broadmoor<br />
p. 15<br />
Yellowstone<br />
in Winter<br />
p. 18<br />
Greek Isles Cruise<br />
p. 55<br />
NEW<br />
EXCITING<br />
TRIPS<br />
Hawaiian Islands<br />
Cruise<br />
p. 54<br />
Ambergris Caye,<br />
Belize<br />
p. 48<br />
Eastern<br />
Caribbean Cruise<br />
p. 53<br />
Australia<br />
& New Zealand<br />
Encore<br />
p. 46
23rd Annual New<br />
York City Theatre<br />
Spectacular<br />
p. 20<br />
New York City<br />
at Christmastime<br />
p. 23<br />
Colonial Christmas<br />
in Williamsburg<br />
p. 22<br />
Brandywine Valley<br />
Christmas<br />
p. 23<br />
See the world from a new perspective on one of our new and upcoming<br />
trips. From the launch of hundreds of balloons in Albuquerque,<br />
New Mexico to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland — your<br />
adventure is calling. We eliminate the planning and hassle, so you can<br />
travel carefree.<br />
The Laurel<br />
Highlands<br />
p. 29<br />
Oberammergau<br />
Passion Play &<br />
The Black Forest<br />
p. 44<br />
Montreal to<br />
Quebec City by Rail<br />
p. 35<br />
Ireland for<br />
St. Patrick’s Day<br />
p. 43<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
& Opryland<br />
p. 31
Memory<br />
A TRIP DOWN<br />
“TRAIN”<br />
BY KELSEY BATTEN<br />
Bob Stevens kept a conductor’s hat and string<br />
tie for decades, in memory of the 1880 Train<br />
he worked on when he was just 13 years old. In July<br />
2016, Bob and his wife Barbara took their three sons<br />
and families, 14 members total, on Ambassadair’s<br />
Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park trip where<br />
they returned to the 1880 Train for a ride to Hill City,<br />
South Dakota. During the train ride, Bob wore his<br />
conductor’s hat and string tie.<br />
When Bob was 13 years old, he traveled from his<br />
home in Detroit, Michigan to Hill City to spend the<br />
summer working for his father’s army buddy, Bill<br />
Heckman. Bob’s father and Bill served in the army<br />
during World War II.<br />
According to the 1880 Train’s website<br />
(www.1880train.com), Bill Heckman and Robert<br />
Freer, a sales engineer of diesel locomotives in the<br />
Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, organized<br />
a group who believed “there should be in operation<br />
at least one working steam railroad, for boys of all<br />
ages who share America’s fondness for the rapidly<br />
vanishing steam locomotive.” On August 18, 1957 the<br />
first official train operated on the Black Hills Central<br />
Railroad from the Hill City depot, up the four-percent<br />
grade of Tin Mill Hill, to Oblivion. The route was<br />
nicknamed “the 1880 Train,” likened by Heckman to<br />
riding a train in the 1880’s.<br />
During Bob’s childhood summer with the 1880 Train<br />
Experience he lived by himself in a train car, which<br />
he describes as “a fancy car designed for railroad<br />
executives.” Every morning he fed his pet coyote and<br />
had breakfast with the Heckmans. During the day he<br />
greeted visitors and sold popcorn. Bob says it was<br />
a wonderful experience which taught him personal<br />
confidence, a can-do attitude, the value of hard work,<br />
and how to play billiards.<br />
In 2016, when Bob and Barb arrived in Hill City by<br />
train, with their family in tow, a local television crew<br />
happened to be filming that day. Bob was interviewed<br />
about his childhood experience and was even featured<br />
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on the evening news, a highlight of their trip. The<br />
experience, scenery and amazing views brought back<br />
fond memories for Bob of one of the best summers of<br />
his life.<br />
There were so many memories made including the kids<br />
enjoying the train’s whistle blow, the gold mine tour,<br />
and even making waffles for breakfast in the K-Bar-S<br />
Lodge dining room. The grandchildren were awed most<br />
during the final evening of the trip at Mount Rushmore.<br />
The patriotic music and light show gave them chills<br />
and was a fantastic end to their family trip.<br />
Traveling with Ambassadair meant, “Someone else<br />
was in charge so I could enjoy my family,” says Barb.<br />
She continues, “The trip was kid-friendly and there<br />
were lots of fun activities for the children.”<br />
Bob and Barb have taken many trips with Ambassadair<br />
and have been traveling since their sons were small<br />
children. They appreciate Ambassadair being local to<br />
Indiana and note, “It’s fun to travel along with other<br />
Hoosiers.”<br />
Traveling with Ambassadair<br />
meant, “Someone else was<br />
in charge so I could enjoy<br />
my family.”<br />
Trips like Bob and Barb’s bring families together<br />
to create memories that last for generations. Bob’s<br />
grandchildren were able to see first-hand how<br />
he spent his summer years ago and understand<br />
what he experienced. Each and every trip created<br />
special memories for their family, and for this<br />
one in particular, a greater appreciation for Bob’s<br />
conductor’s hat and string tie.<br />
Take your family on this fun-filled journey!<br />
See page 11.<br />
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LAST CHANCE<br />
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NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA<br />
June 12-15, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Experience Niagara’s greatest attractions including Voyage to the Falls boat tour,<br />
Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara’s Fury, and White Water Walk<br />
• Fallsview accommodations<br />
• Explore the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake<br />
• Icewine tasting experience<br />
• Tour Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens<br />
Price: $1,059 p/p double • $1,399 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis<br />
• escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 6 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7659.<br />
Note: See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
SEDONA, ARIZONA WITH THE GRAND CANYON<br />
June 24-27, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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Highlights Include:<br />
• Grand Canyon National Park day trip with guided park tour and dinner at El Tovar<br />
• Jeep tour in Sedona’s Red Rock Country<br />
• Verde Canyon Railroad excursion<br />
• Guided trolley tour of Sedona with visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross<br />
• Chuckwagon supper at Blazin’ M Ranch<br />
• Grand Canyon IMAX Movie at the National Geographic Visitor Center<br />
• Montezuma Castle National Monument<br />
Price: $1,999 p/p double • $2,399 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted •<br />
3 nights accommodations • 7 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7805.<br />
Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes.<br />
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON THE QUEEN MARY 2<br />
June 29-July 7, 2019 • 9 Days<br />
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Highlights Include:<br />
• Overnight in Boston on the 4th of July<br />
• Pre-cruise hotel night in New York City<br />
• Visit charming Newport, Rhode Island<br />
• Stop in the tranquil and pristine port of Halifax, Nova Scotia<br />
• World class dining and entertainment on board the Queen Mary 2<br />
Price: from $3,199 p/p double • from $4,899 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted •<br />
1 night hotel accommodation • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 • all meals on ship • sightseeing and<br />
admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port charges. Trip #7671. Note: See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
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CENTRAL OHIO DISCOVERY<br />
July 10-12, 2019 • 3 Days<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Stay at Landoll’s Mohican Castle (featured on Hotel Hell with Gordon Ramsay)<br />
• Visit historic Malabar Farms<br />
• Tour the Victorian House Museum<br />
• Amish Cultural tour<br />
• Dinner at an Amish home<br />
• Live show at the Amish Country Theater<br />
• Chihuly, Sangria & Spanish Tapas at Franklin Park Conservatory<br />
• National Veterans Memorial and Museum<br />
Price: $799 p/p double • $949 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis •<br />
escorted • 2 nights accommodations • 6 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7793.<br />
BANFF NATIONAL PARK<br />
July 15-19, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery<br />
• Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views<br />
• Visit Lake Louise<br />
• Convenient lodging in Banff National Park<br />
• Time to explore the park on your own<br />
• Optional excursion to the Columbia Icefield<br />
Price: $2,499 p/p double • $2,969 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights<br />
accommodations • 6 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7710. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher<br />
altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
MONTANA’S GLACIER NATIONAL PARK<br />
July 24-28, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Interpretive Red Jammer Bus tour through Glacier National Park<br />
• Half-day whitewater rafting adventure<br />
• 4 nights at Glacier National Park lodges<br />
• Ample free time for independent exploration<br />
Price: $2,599 p/p double • $3,139 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted •<br />
4 nights accommodations • 5 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7736.<br />
Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven<br />
terrain, is required.<br />
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LAST CHANCE<br />
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U.S. WEST<br />
COLORADO BY TRAIN<br />
Denver • Georgetown • Grand Junction • Silverton • Durango • Chama • Alamosa • Canon City •<br />
Colorado Springs • Garden of the Gods Park<br />
August 9-16, 2019 • 8 Days<br />
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Whether you’re a railroad buff or a mountain scenery<br />
enthusiast, you’ll love these unique journeys by rail<br />
through the picturesque Rocky Mountains. Relive history and<br />
travel past some of Colorado’s most remote and rugged scenery<br />
on four excursions: Georgetown Loop Railroad, Royal Gorge Route<br />
Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, and Durango & Silverton<br />
Narrow Gauge Railroad. Travel over the massive Devil’s Gate<br />
High Bridge. Witness the most spectacular example of steam-era<br />
mountain railroading in North America, and ride over a hanging<br />
bridge clinging to the steep walls of Royal Gorge. Enjoy dinner with<br />
amazing vistas at the Colorado National Monument. View Pikes<br />
Peak while touring the fantastic wonderland of Garden of the Gods<br />
Park, and see Seven Falls, a spectacular natural box canyon. Optional<br />
excursions can be added to go rafting on the Colorado River, or to<br />
visit the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• See the Rocky Mountains with four unique train rides:<br />
• Georgetown Loop Railroad<br />
• Royal Gorge Route Railroad<br />
• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad<br />
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad<br />
• Special dinner at the Colorado National Monument<br />
• Dinner and accommodations overlooking<br />
Garden of the Gods Park<br />
• Visit Seven Falls at The Broadmoor<br />
Price: $3,199 p/p double • $3,879 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • 12 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7728. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes.<br />
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U.S. WEST<br />
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MOUNT RUSHMORE & DEADWOOD<br />
Badlands National Park • Keystone • Custer State Park • Mount Rushmore • Crazy Horse Memorial •<br />
Devils Tower National Monument • Deadwood • Lead<br />
September 11-15, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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The Black Hills are home to many genuinely<br />
monumental places. From the four faces carved high on<br />
Mount Rushmore and the cathedral spires of Custer State Park,<br />
to the otherworldly Badlands National Park in the east and the<br />
nation’s first national monument, Devils Tower, in the west,<br />
you’ll find rich western history and abundant natural beauty.<br />
The frontier town of Deadwood has a riotous legacy and once<br />
drew legions in search of their fortune. Today, the entire town<br />
is a Registered National Historic Landmark. See the patriotic<br />
illumination program at Mount Rushmore, stand in awe of<br />
Crazy Horse Memorial, and witness a 1,267 foot solitary granite<br />
formation steeped in Indian legend. Ride over the rugged<br />
landscape aboard a vintage steam train, take an off-road<br />
wildlife Jeep tour, see where 40 million ounces of gold were<br />
produced, and learn the devastating story of the millions of<br />
bison that once roamed the Great Plains.<br />
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Highlights Include:<br />
• Day visit and evening illumination program at<br />
Mount Rushmore National Memorial<br />
• Crazy Horse Memorial<br />
• Badlands National Park<br />
• Wildlife Jeep tour in Custer State Park<br />
• 1880 Train excursion<br />
• Tour of the historic town of Deadwood<br />
• Devils Tower National Monument<br />
• Tatanka: Story of the Bison<br />
• Lead city tour and Sanford Lab Homestake<br />
Price: $2,159 p/p double • $2,559 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7530. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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U.S. WEST<br />
YOSEMITE & SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Yosemite National Park • Sequoia National Park • Kings Canyon National Park • Sierra National Forest • Fresno<br />
September 12-16, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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Experience the strength of granite, the power of glaciers,<br />
and the awe of the largest trees in the world. Within Yosemite<br />
National Park, rivers and glaciers have carved into solid granite<br />
creating spectacular rock formations. A narrated tour introduces<br />
you to the park’s most famous landmarks including Half Dome,<br />
El Capitan, and Tunnel View. The dramatic landscape of Sequoia<br />
& Kings Canyon National Parks testifies to nature’s diversity with<br />
huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, and the world’s<br />
largest trees, which grow only on the western slopes of the Sierra<br />
Nevada in California, between 4,000 and 8,000 feet in elevation.<br />
A local naturalist leads you on an informative walk to the world’s<br />
largest tree — the General Sherman Tree, and to an overlook of the<br />
dynamic landscape of Kings Canyon. A steam train ride and al fresco<br />
dinner in the Sierra National Forest round out this imposing tour.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Guided tours in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks<br />
• See the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world<br />
• Steam train ride and al fresco BBQ dinner in<br />
Sierra National Forest<br />
• Accommodations at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite near the<br />
south entrance of the park<br />
• Free time to explore Yosemite National Park at leisure<br />
Price: $2,299 p/p double • $2,899 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 9 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7796. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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CIRCLE OREGON<br />
Portland • Mount Hood • Columbia River Gorge • Astoria • Newport • Florence • Crater Lake National Park • Sisters<br />
September 16-23, 2019 • 8 Days<br />
Book by May 31 & Save $50<br />
Oregon is a mix of rugged coastlines and thick pine<br />
forests with deserts, volcanoes, and glaciers thrown<br />
in. Travel along the breathtaking coast dotted with historic<br />
lighthouses and dramatic scenery. Discover a lake surrounded<br />
by sheer cliffs almost 2,000 feet high, and behold a spectacular<br />
river canyon with impressive waterfalls that is the largest<br />
national scenic area in the United States. Explore Portland and<br />
visit the International Rose Test Garden. Tour Timberline Lodge<br />
atop Mount Hood, and travel along the mighty Columbia<br />
River Gorge. Visit Astoria, with its hillsides of stately Victorian<br />
mansions and see the reconstruction of Fort Clatsop, part of the<br />
larger Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Take a sand dune<br />
buggy ride and walk along Pacific Ocean beaches. Spend two<br />
nights at the historic lodge in magnificent Crater Lake National<br />
Park, complete with a ranger led tour and free time to explore<br />
on your own.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• 2 nights at Crater Lake Lodge<br />
• Park Ranger led tour of Crater Lake National Park<br />
• Tour of Timberline Lodge with lunch atop Mount Hood<br />
• Breathtaking vistas of the Columbia River Gorge<br />
National Scenic Area<br />
• Sand dune buggy ride<br />
• Visit Fort Clatsop, end of Lewis & Clark’s Expedition<br />
• Portland dinner cruise on the Willamette River<br />
Price: $3,399 p/p double • $4,219 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • 11 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7791. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes.<br />
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ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA<br />
Albuquerque • Santa Fe • Madrid<br />
October 9-13, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Encore Departure - New Dates!<br />
Imagine hundreds of hot-air balloons rising over the<br />
desert until the blue sky becomes a myriad of bright,<br />
dancing colors. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta<br />
has been called the “greatest spectacle in aviation,” and is the most<br />
photographed event in the world. Rise and shine early for the<br />
Special Shape Rodeo, a choreographed inflation and launch set to<br />
music. This is the opening act for the Mass Ascension, a chance to<br />
see hundreds of balloons fill the sky. See the Balloon Glow and After<br />
Glow Fireworks show, and have the opportunity to take an optional<br />
hot air balloon ride. Spend a day in Santa Fe for a tour and time to<br />
visit the art galleries and historic Santa Fe Plaza. Visit Madrid, explore<br />
a museum of miniature wood carved figurines, and ride the Sandia<br />
Peak Tramway, which rises to 10,000 feet for spectacular views.<br />
You won’t want to miss this premier event that year after year is an<br />
Ambassadair favorite trip.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Special Shape Rodeo balloon launch<br />
• Access to hospitality tent on Balloon Fiesta grounds<br />
• Evening Balloon Glow and Fireworks<br />
• Santa Fe day trip with tour<br />
• City tour of Albuquerque<br />
• Tramway to the top of Sandia Peak with spectacular views<br />
• Historic Old Town hotel location with southwestern flair<br />
Price: $2,299 p/p double • $2,699 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7770. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BROADMOOR<br />
Colorado Springs • Garden of the Gods Park<br />
December 12-15, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $100<br />
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This Christmas, celebrate in luxury! The Broadmoor<br />
provides an iconic experience reminiscent of the Golden Era<br />
of travel, with a distinctive blend of history and luxury. Located<br />
on 5,000 lush acres surrounded by mountains, it is the longestrunning<br />
consecutive recipient of both the Forbes Travel Guide<br />
Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards, and offers a unique<br />
collection of activities and dining. Take in views of Pikes Peak<br />
and the natural beauty of the area with visits to Garden of the<br />
Gods Park and Seven Falls, a spectacular natural box canyon.<br />
Stop at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and see exhibits on cadet<br />
life and Academy history. There will be no shortage of holiday<br />
cheer as The Broadmoor is decked out for the season with<br />
lights, decor, and holiday activities. Participate in a cooking<br />
class with a personal chef, take in classic holiday films, and enjoy<br />
the famous Broadmoor Holiday Show all while staying at this<br />
world-famous resort!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• Accommodations at The Broadmoor<br />
• Guided visit to Garden of the Gods Park<br />
• Ticket to The Broadmoor Holiday Show<br />
• Stop at the Visitor Center at the United States<br />
Air Force Academy<br />
• Visit Seven Falls<br />
• Christmas themed resort activities<br />
Price: $1,899 p/p double • $2,349 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 5 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7894.<br />
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TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE ®<br />
Los Angeles • Pasadena • Santa Monica<br />
December 29, 2019-January 3, 2020 • 6 Days<br />
Book by June 28 & Save $100<br />
Celebrate New Year’s at the Tournament of Roses Parade<br />
in Pasadena! You’ll have a grandstand seat at the beginning of the<br />
parade route to watch the magnificent floral floats, high-stepping<br />
equestrians, and spirited marching bands. The day after the parade,<br />
visit the floats and see them up close to appreciate the design,<br />
workmanship, and hundreds of hours that go into their creation.<br />
Visit the Original Farmers Market, and see the TCL Chinese Theater,<br />
the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, and the La Brea Tarpits<br />
on a tour of Los Angeles. Go behind the scenes of a movie studio,<br />
explore Santa Monica, visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library<br />
& Museum, and wander through the Getty Center, renowned for its<br />
architecture, gardens, and views overlooking Los Angeles. Enjoy the<br />
afternoon at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical<br />
Gardens, and ring in the New Year with a special New Year’s Eve<br />
dinner party.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Premium reserved seat at the Rose Parade<br />
• See the floats up close after the parade<br />
• Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens<br />
• J. Paul Getty Museum<br />
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum<br />
• Los Angeles sightseeing tour<br />
• Movie studio tour<br />
Price: $2,849 p/p double • $3,279 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 5 nights accommodations • 9 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7825.<br />
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA<br />
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel<br />
February 4-7, 2020 • 4 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $100<br />
Postcard picture perfect, the scenery of Palm Springs,<br />
California is a beautiful backdrop for your adventures.<br />
This desert oasis set in the Coachella Valley enjoys 350 days of<br />
sunshine a year and was once home to Hollywood stars like<br />
Bob Hope and the Rat Pack. See some of these celebrity homes<br />
on a city tour and experience the mix of elegance and laid back<br />
vibes Palm Springs exudes as you enjoy the palm tree-lined<br />
streets, boutiques, art galleries, and culinary delights. Ride an<br />
Aerial Tramway along the majestic cliffs to Mount San Jacinto<br />
State Park and savor the views at the top. See one of the largest<br />
collections of World War II warplanes, and take an optional Jeep<br />
tour to learn about the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla people<br />
and to see the San Andreas Fault. Attend the Palm Springs<br />
VillageFest, a vibrant street fair, and enjoy ample free time to<br />
golf or lounge by the pool soaking up the magnificent warmth<br />
of the desert sun.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Ride the Aerial Tramway along the majestic cliffs of<br />
Chino Canyon<br />
• City and Celebrity Homes tour<br />
• Ample free time for golf, visits to the spa, or sightseeing<br />
• Palm Springs VillageFest<br />
• Visit the Palm Springs Air Museum<br />
• Optional Jeep tour to learn about the Agua Caliente band<br />
of Cahuilla people and to see the San Andreas Fault<br />
Price: $1,749 p/p double • $2,139 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 5 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7888. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes.<br />
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YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER<br />
West Yellowstone • Yellowstone National Park<br />
February 19-23, 2020 • 5 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $100<br />
Explore Yellowstone National Park by snowmobile or<br />
snowcoach! See the bubbling mud pots, herds of bison, and Old<br />
Faithful blanketed in snow — all without the crowds of summer.<br />
Adventure-seekers will be thrilled spending one day cruising<br />
through the park by snowmobile and one day zooming through<br />
tall pine trees and playing in open fields outside the park. Or, if you<br />
prefer to sightsee in heated, comfortable transportation, go by<br />
snowcoach. Two full days of touring to Old Faithful and the Grand<br />
Canyon of the Yellowstone are enhanced by the insights of a local<br />
guide. An extra day allows for independent exploration of the area.<br />
Visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, see a wilderness film at the<br />
IMAX Theatre, shop the quaint stores, or try cross-country skiing<br />
or snowshoeing. No matter which way you choose to explore, the<br />
tranquil beauty of one of our nation’s most popular national parks<br />
will forever be etched in your mind.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Yellowstone National Park in the beauty of winter<br />
• 2 full days of guided snowmobiling or touring by snowcoach<br />
• Up close encounters with nature & wildlife<br />
• Free time for independent exploration<br />
• Ideally located accommodations<br />
Price: from $2,149 p/p double • from $2,389 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 6 meals • sightseeing and admissions<br />
per itinerary • Snowmobile and gear rental • ground transportation. Trip #7906. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly<br />
on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required.<br />
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U.S. EAST<br />
BEST OF COASTAL MAINE<br />
Portland • Kennebunkport • Boothbay Harbor • Rockland • Camden • Bar Harbor • Acadia National Park<br />
August 11-16, 2019 • 6 Days<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 Park<br />
including a stop at the summit of Cadillac Mountain and lunch<br />
at Jordan Pond House. Enjoy a walking tour of Kennebunkport,<br />
with its historic district steeped in local lore and home to sea<br />
captains and shipbuilders, and see the late George H. W. Bush’s<br />
summer home at Walker’s Point. Drive to the top of Mount<br />
Battie for panoramic views, and see a collection of works by<br />
many of America’s greatest artists. Stay along the rock-bound<br />
coast and granite cliffs of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island,<br />
a picturesque village of galleries and grand homes. Take a<br />
windjammer cruise aboard a majestic 151-foot, four-masted<br />
schooner. Enjoy a delicious lobster dinner, and relax in the<br />
beautiful coastal surroundings as you relish summer in Maine.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• 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 />
Price: $2,849 p/p double • $3,729 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 5 nights accommodations • 7 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7732.<br />
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BOSTON, CAPE COD & NEWPORT<br />
Hyannis • Newport • Provincetown • Martha’s Vineyard • Boston<br />
August 25-30, 2019 • 6 Days<br />
Escape to the “the Cape,” a summer haven. Marvel<br />
at giant sand dunes, historic windmills, 18th-century<br />
cottages, and lighthouses as you wind your way along<br />
the seashore to Provincetown. Witness sand dunes<br />
stretching as far as you can see while on a dune buggy<br />
ride. Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most<br />
picturesque destinations in New England, and see the<br />
famous gingerbread houses. A trip to Newport takes<br />
you through two stately mansions; Marble House and<br />
The Breakers, both built for Vanderbilt brothers. One<br />
night in Boston allows ample time for a historical tour,<br />
a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and<br />
Museum, and free time on your own. Excellent fresh<br />
seafood and everlasting charm add to the allure on<br />
this tour of top east coast favorites.<br />
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Price: $2,479 p/p double • $2,919 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 5 nights accommodations • 8 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7789<br />
23 rd ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY THEATRE SPECTACULAR<br />
To Kill a Mockingbird • Moulin Rouge • My Fair Lady<br />
October 8-12, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
November 12-16, 2019 • 5 Days with Radio City Rockettes<br />
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The Big Apple beckons and we have your<br />
Broadway tickets! Join us on one of our annual New<br />
York Theatre tours and see four top Broadway shows;<br />
the timeless musical My Fair Lady at beautiful Lincoln<br />
Center, the splendor and romance of Moulin Rouge,<br />
and To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the great classics<br />
of American literature that will vividly come to life<br />
before your eyes! Get to know the beats and eats<br />
of Brooklyn, and iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn<br />
Bridge. Discover what’s new and old in Manhattan,<br />
from the revived Hudson Yards and “The Vessel”<br />
to the Old Masters collections of The Frick and the<br />
historic holdings of The Morgan Library. Complete<br />
the tour with one more musical and a “Cabaret”<br />
brunch. The November tour also includes the Radio<br />
City Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular.<br />
Price: $3,199 / $3,269 p/p double • $3,769 / $4,049 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights hotel accommodations • 3 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7855 / #7856. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking is required.<br />
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U.S. EAST<br />
HUDSON RIVER VALLEY<br />
West Point • Washingtonville • Hyde Park • Rhinebeck • Tarrytown • Nyack • Cold Spring<br />
October 16-20, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Book by May 31 & Save $50<br />
Experience the vibrant fall foliage of New York State as<br />
you travel along the Hudson River, one of our nation’s<br />
most scenic rivers. Ever since Henry Hudson sailed his<br />
ship the Half Moon up the river in 1609, artists have found<br />
inspiration for their work, American aristocracy have found<br />
comfort in their fabulous estates, and today students<br />
perfect their skills at renowned academies for the military<br />
and the culinary. Tour the fabulous mansions of the<br />
Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, and the National Historic Site<br />
of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home. Visit Boscobel, offering<br />
spectacular views of the Hudson River and one of the<br />
nation’s leading collections of furniture and decorative<br />
arts of the Federal period. Tour a Greek Revival fortress of<br />
massive proportions, take a narrated cruise on the Hudson<br />
River, and tour America’s oldest winery. Tour the U.S.<br />
Military Academy at West Point, and enjoy lunch at the<br />
Culinary Institute of America.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• West Point Military Academy tour<br />
• Hudson River Cruise<br />
• Vanderbilt Mansion<br />
• Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate<br />
• Springwood, FDR’s Home and Presidential Library<br />
• Culinary Institute of America lunch and campus tour<br />
• Lyndhurst Mansion and Boscobel Mansion and Gardens<br />
• Tour and tasting at the cellars of America’s oldest winery<br />
Price: $2,399 p/p double • $2,899 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7788<br />
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COLONIAL CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG<br />
Colonial Williamsburg • Berkeley Plantation • Yorktown<br />
December 7-10, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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Rekindle the Christmas of yesteryear on this holiday trip!<br />
Experience centuries old holiday traditions in Colonial Williamsburg,<br />
where handmade decorations and wreaths don the doorways,<br />
candles twinkle in the windows, and carolers in historical costume<br />
walk through the streets. Visit during Grand Illumination weekend,<br />
when the Revolutionary City lights up with fireworks and bonfires,<br />
fifes and drums provide 18th-century holiday music, balladeers<br />
and musicians perform, and celebratory activities abound. Enjoy<br />
dinner in an historic tavern, and tour Berkeley Plantation — the<br />
site of the first official Thanksgiving held in 1619 and former home<br />
of William Henry Harrison. Stop in Historic Yorktown on its annual<br />
Christmas Market day and stroll the booths with handmade wares<br />
as the aroma of roasted chestnuts and mulled cider fill the air. And<br />
the shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants are all abuzz to ring<br />
in the season.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• A magical time to be in Williamsburg for a truly old-fashioned<br />
holiday experience<br />
• Special Grand Illumination dinner at a Colonial Tavern<br />
• Guided tour of Berkeley Plantation<br />
• Spend time in historic Yorktown<br />
• Free day in Colonial Williamsburg<br />
Price: $1,699 p/p double • $2,099 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 5 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7873<br />
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NEW YORK CITY AT CHRISTMASTIME<br />
Sheraton New York Times Square<br />
December 12-14, 2019 • 3 Days<br />
U.S. EAST<br />
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Whether you’ve fallen in love with New York City<br />
from afar or surrendered your heart during many<br />
visits, revive your infatuation for The Big Apple on<br />
this holiday getaway! Stay in Midtown Manhattan near<br />
Times Square, where there is something to see on every<br />
corner. A tour of the city’s holiday lights will awaken your<br />
Christmas spirit, especially when you see Rockefeller<br />
Center’s Christmas tree, donned with over five miles of<br />
glistening lights! Have the option to see the Rockettes<br />
at Radio City Music Hall, or see the New York City Ballet<br />
perform The Nutcracker at beautiful Lincoln Center.<br />
Spend time shopping at nearby Macy’s and Saks. Start a<br />
yearly tradition with friends or family making memories<br />
in New York during the holiday season!<br />
Price: $1,129 p/p double • $1,499 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 2 nights accommodations • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7879.<br />
BRANDYWINE VALLEY CHRISTMAS<br />
Wilmington • Philadelphia<br />
December 14-17, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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Discover the opulent mansions and gardens of<br />
Brandywine Valley decorated for the holiday<br />
season. This is Delaware’s “chateau country,” where<br />
the du Pont family established their legacy. Visit the<br />
family properties of Winterthur, Nemours Estate,<br />
Hagley, and Longwood Gardens — each with its own<br />
personality and showcasing the grandeur and elegance<br />
of a bygone era. Tour the Brandywine River Museum<br />
of Art, renowned for its works by the Wyeth family of<br />
artists, who were inspired by the regions landscape.<br />
Tour QVC Studio and indulge in some retail therapy, and<br />
view the region’s greatest model train display. Stay at<br />
one of the most lavish hotels of America’s Gilded Age<br />
while enjoying the sights of this culturally rich valley —<br />
dressed to the nines for the holidays.<br />
Price: $1,899 p/p double • $2,159 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 9 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7889.<br />
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U.S. SOUTH<br />
NEW ORLEANS & CAJUN COUNTRY<br />
New Orleans • Avery Island • Lafayette • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve<br />
September 8-12, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Book by May 31 & Save $50<br />
Explore the land of crawfish, gumbo, and zydeco rhythms.<br />
Tour swamps and bayous to see alligators, indulge in Cajun and<br />
Creole dishes, and have a high time in the historic French Quarter.<br />
Known for its mix of cultures, New Orleans’ unique ambience has<br />
cast its spell over artists, writers, and visitors since the early 1800s.<br />
Stay in the historic French Quarter, where lacey cast iron balconies<br />
hang over cobblestone streets. Discover Acadian culture, see<br />
famous landmarks around the Crescent City, and learn about the<br />
vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine at a demonstration lunch.<br />
Enjoy a lavish Creole buffet on a historic paddlewheeler while<br />
cruising the Mississippi River to lively jazz. On Avery Island, explore<br />
the botanical treasure of Jungle Gardens, and learn how the world’s<br />
favorite hot pepper sauce is made. Live music and Cajun food<br />
abound! With so much to see and taste, you’ll be “gar-ron-teed” a<br />
good time!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• City tour of New Orleans<br />
• Creole Queen Jazz Cruise Dinner<br />
• Demonstration lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking<br />
• Oak Alley Plantation tour<br />
• Swamp tour by boat<br />
• Visit Laura Plantation<br />
• Tour of the TABASCO® factory and Jungle Gardens<br />
• Tour Acadian Cultural Center and Vermilionville Living History<br />
& Folk Life Park<br />
• Visit the National WWII Museum<br />
Price: $1,999 p/p double • $2,309 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 9 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7786. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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U.S. SOUTH<br />
SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY<br />
San Antonio • Fredericksburg • LBJ Ranch<br />
November 13-17, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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Relax Texas-style when you settle in to your River Walk<br />
hotel on a fun San Antonio getaway! Historic missions,<br />
River Walk restaurants and shops, Spanish architecture,<br />
and a beautiful river centerpiece make this a truly<br />
remarkable city worth venturing to time and again. Enjoy<br />
an exclusive after-hours visit to the Alamo, including a tour<br />
of the Alamo church, the Shrine of Texas Liberty, and the<br />
Long Barrack Museum — one of the oldest buildings in<br />
San Antonio. Explore charming Fredericksburg, nestled in<br />
the Hill Country and rich with German heritage, and tour<br />
the LBJ Ranch, the birthplace of the 36th President of the<br />
United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Take a narrated cruise<br />
along the Paseo del Rio (River Walk) that runs through<br />
downtown San Antonio, and immerse yourself in the<br />
laid-back atmosphere of this historic Texas city.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• After-hours private tour of the Alamo<br />
• Narrated riverboat cruise along the famous San Antonio<br />
River Walk<br />
• Visit Fredericksburg and the LBJ Ranch<br />
• Guided tour of San Antonio Missions National<br />
Historical Park<br />
• Hotel located on the River Walk<br />
• Hop-on/hop-off narrated city tour with 2-day pass<br />
• Dinner at the Colonial Room Restaurant in the historic<br />
Menger Hotel<br />
• Free time for independent exploration<br />
Price: $1,979 p/p double • $2,389 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 5 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7818. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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MOTORCOACH<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<br />
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 a<br />
music museum; smell the gardens; and touch and taste<br />
the cherries you pick. Stroll through the Frederik Meijer<br />
Gardens & Sculpture Park, and be amazed at a collection<br />
of restored automated musical instruments. Take in the<br />
expansive views atop the bluffs in Sleeping Bear Dunes<br />
National Lakeshore. Pick cherries at a local orchard and<br />
experience all things cherry at Cherry Republic. Explore<br />
beautiful Mackinac Island while staying in the Grand<br />
Hotel, and take in the spectacular views from a rocking<br />
chair on the world’s longest porch. Experience old-world<br />
hospitality and charm with this fun-filled trip to Northern<br />
Michigan.<br />
Price: $1,799 p/p double • $2,579 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7677.<br />
MYSTERY TRIP<br />
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August 23-27, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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Who doesn’t enjoy a fun surprise once in a<br />
while? Want to get away but can’t decide where to<br />
go? Add a little thrill to your summer and be whisked<br />
away to an unknown destination! Unique attractions<br />
and experiences await around every corner, and<br />
each day along the way a new mystery unfolds.<br />
Uncover treasure of all sorts; from culinary delights<br />
and cultural encounters to a plethora of historical<br />
discoveries. Historians, architects, art lovers, foodies,<br />
and “professional” shoppers will all enjoy this fun,<br />
whimsical adventure that is sure to leave you with<br />
lasting memories. The only hints you’ll get for now are<br />
that you will stay in the USA and travel by motorcoach.<br />
To find out where this mystery leads, you’ll have to<br />
sign up and go!<br />
Price: $1,649 p/p double • $2,089 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 9 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7799.<br />
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DOOR COUNTY PENINSULA, WISCONSIN<br />
Sturgeon Bay • Sister Bay • Fish Creek • Egg Harbor • Bailey’s Harbor • Ephraim<br />
September 17-20, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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With its incredible lake views, Swedish heritage,<br />
arts, and quaint towns there’s no wonder Door<br />
County, Wisconsin is one of Ambassadair’s favorite<br />
destinations! Discover the region’s maritime history<br />
with tours of a tug boat and a lighthouse, and a cruise on<br />
a historic fireboat. Watch a show at a beautiful outdoor<br />
theater nestled in a cedar forest along the lakefront. Enjoy<br />
wine tasting at a winery located in a 100-year-old restored<br />
dairy barn, and tour a Norwegian-style chapel with<br />
hand-carved woodwork. A traditional Door County fish<br />
boil with local whitefish, cherry pies made from the fruit of<br />
local orchards, handcrafted cheese, and Swedish cuisine<br />
at a restaurant where goats graze on the grass-topped<br />
roof make this destination a delight for all your senses.<br />
MOTORCOACH<br />
Price: $799 p/p double • $1,049 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 7 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7780.<br />
MACKINAC ISLAND & AGAWA CANYON TRAIN<br />
Mackinac Island • Sault Ste. Marie • Agawa Canyon • Thunder Bay Resort<br />
September 23-28, 2019 • 6 Days<br />
The vibrant colors last only a few fleeting weeks,<br />
but the magic of fall is breathtaking to witness<br />
in Upper Michigan and Agawa Canyon, Ontario.<br />
Only the hardiest made this rugged land their home<br />
and the marks of the Ojibwe, fur traders, lumber jacks,<br />
and prospectors are barely discernible in this unspoiled<br />
wilderness. Learn about this fascinating region while<br />
traveling by train over towering trestles and through<br />
the awesome granite rock formations of Agawa Canyon.<br />
Relax in the peaceful serenity of Mackinac Island while<br />
viewing leaves in brilliant reds and golden oranges. Take<br />
a dinner cruise through the Soo Locks and discover the<br />
maritime history of Sault Ste. Marie. And savor a fivecourse<br />
dinner in a rustic lodge nestled in the northern<br />
woods of a wild elk preserve.<br />
Price: $1,549 p/p double • $1,849 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 5 nights accommodations • 11 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7790.<br />
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MOTORCOACH<br />
TRAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA<br />
New Tygart Flyer • Durbin Rocket • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad • Blackwater Falls State Park<br />
October 3-7, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
Toot! Toot! Calling all train fanatics, fall foliage<br />
enthusiasts, and history buffs — don’t miss this<br />
exciting trip to the heart of West Virginia! Three<br />
unique trains take you winding through unspoiled<br />
wilderness, passing high falls, vibrant foliage, and<br />
free-flowing rivers. Historic places, quaint towns, and<br />
talented performers and musicians beckon you to<br />
explore their home and culture. View Blackwater River<br />
Falls, one of the most photographed sites in West<br />
Virginia. Enjoy the Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre. Learn<br />
about the world of radio astronomy and see the world’s<br />
premier single-dish telescope. Take a fascinating tour of<br />
the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Stay at a mountain<br />
resort amidst the gorgeous Allegheny Mountains, taking<br />
daily excursions to area attractions.<br />
Price: $1,259 p/p double • $1,499 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 9 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7815.<br />
AUTUMN IN BRANSON<br />
Six • The Duttons • Samson • Yakov Smirnoff • Showboat Branson Belle • Dogwood Canyon<br />
October 9-12, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
Price: $879 p/p double • $999 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 7 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7839.<br />
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The shows in Branson are bursting with colorful<br />
arrangements this fall! Travel to the Ozark<br />
Mountains stopping along the way for some famous<br />
“throwed rolls” at Lambert’s Cafe. See a myriad<br />
of popular shows, including Six, the variety show<br />
onboard the Showboat Branson Belle, Samson at the<br />
Sight & Sound Theatre, The Duttons, and the comedy<br />
of Yakov Smirnoff, back in Branson to “Make America<br />
Laugh Again.” Take a tour of the College of the Ozarks<br />
where you’ll enjoy dinner prepared by culinary<br />
students. View spectacular scenery on an open-air<br />
tram ride through Dogwood Canyon, passing herds<br />
of bison, elk, and longhorn cattle. Stay at the newly<br />
renovated Hotel Grand Victorian on the strip. The<br />
brilliant colors, performers, and sounds of Branson<br />
await!<br />
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THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS OF PENNSYLVANIA<br />
Latrobe • Ligonier • Uniontown • Ohiopyle<br />
MOTORCOACH<br />
October 19-23, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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Discover the beauty of the Laurel Highlands,<br />
where Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired to build his<br />
architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater. Visit four unique<br />
Wright properties, which display the architect’s desire to<br />
design homes to capture the natural world in which they<br />
were surrounded. Learn the history of American vacation<br />
travel by road along the Lincoln Highway, our nation’s first<br />
coast-to-cost highway. See where George Washington spent<br />
the beginning of his military career and the site of his only<br />
surrender. Explore the Westmoreland Museum of American<br />
Art — housing works by nationally recognized American<br />
artists. Discover how a Mennonite village transformed<br />
into an industrial powerhouse with a commercial coverlet<br />
factory, distilling complex, and coal mine. Architecture<br />
aficionados, fall foliage enthusiasts, and history buffs<br />
won’t want to miss this new trip to quaint towns in the<br />
mountainous region of southwestern Pennsylvania.<br />
©Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Tour four Frank Lloyd Wright homes, including<br />
Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob<br />
• Lincoln Highway Experience<br />
• Greendance Winery Tasting<br />
• Visit the Westmoreland Museum of American Art<br />
• View Ohiopyle Falls<br />
• Learn about the Mennonite history of<br />
West Overton Village<br />
• Visit Fort Necessity National Battlefield<br />
Price: $1,149 p/p double • $1,399 single. Trip includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7904.<br />
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MOTORCOACH<br />
TRUE CRIME INVESTIGATORS<br />
Louisville • Sevierville • Newport<br />
November 13-16, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
Gangsters, prohibition, and CSI. Join Ambassadair<br />
Travel Director Joe McGonigal — a former FBI<br />
agent, on this light-hearted tour of crime and its<br />
investigation in the Midwest! In Louisville, see where<br />
George Remus, considered the “King of the Bootleggers,”<br />
and Al Capone frequently played poker and blackjack.<br />
You can’t pass through bourbon country without visiting<br />
a distillery and delving into the history of prohibition.<br />
Visit the historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary<br />
where James Earl Ray, Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassin,<br />
was imprisoned. Explore the brand-new Alcatraz East<br />
Crime Museum, dedicated to learning about and solving<br />
crimes. And in Newport, Kentucky, once known for its<br />
gangsters, see how this small town gave birth to the<br />
modern-day gaming industry.<br />
Price: $999 p/p double • $1,239 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 8 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7847.<br />
FESTIVE OHIO HOLIDAY<br />
Coshocton • Berlin • Millersburg • Dover • Sugarcreek • Cambridge<br />
November 20–23, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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Ring in the season by making warm holiday<br />
memories in Ohio. Step back in time to the 19th<br />
century Canal Era at Roscoe Village for a lesson in<br />
Christmas past before continuing to Berlin, Ohio for a<br />
three-night stay. You’ll be spoiled by the Amish food,<br />
amazed by local artisans, and still have time to shop<br />
for those one-of-a-kind gifts. See The Christmas Tree<br />
Ship, a musical, and Christmas in the Country, two great<br />
holiday shows that will ignite your holiday spirit. The<br />
Warther Christmas Tree Festival is a sight to behold<br />
with over 100 decorated trees to peruse, as well as<br />
Earnest Warther’s workshop and carving collection.<br />
Wrap things up with a perfect visit to charming<br />
Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, complete with<br />
a four-course tea with the queen!<br />
Price: $899 p/p double • $1,089 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 7 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7881.<br />
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MOTORCOACH<br />
BILTMORE ESTATE & OPRYLAND<br />
Asheville • Nashville<br />
December 8-12, 2019 • 5 Days<br />
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Experience the holiday magic of twinkling lights,<br />
holiday shows, and acres of stunning decorations!<br />
Visit the lavishly decorated Biltmore Estate in Asheville<br />
North Carolina, and the Gaylord Opryland in the country<br />
music capital, Nashville, Tennessee. Spend two nights at<br />
the Inn right on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, and<br />
have ample time to explore the house with an audio tour<br />
and during the beautiful Candlelight Christmas Evening.<br />
The front lawn glimmers with a 55-ft. Norway spruce and<br />
hundreds of luminaries. Inside, musicians fill the halls with<br />
seasonal sounds and you’ll find the grand rooms aglow<br />
with candles and firelight, 55 elaborately decorated trees,<br />
a thousand poinsettias, and miles of garland. Opryland<br />
is nine acres of indoor gardens, waterfalls, shopping,<br />
and dining. At Christmastime more than two million<br />
lights, horse-drawn carriages, decorations, and exclusive<br />
attractions offer distinctive holiday entertainment.<br />
©Gaylord Opryland Resort<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Self-guided Candlelight Christmas Evening at the<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
• Stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate<br />
• A Country Christmas Dinner & Show featuring Trace Adkins<br />
and Friends<br />
• A holiday production at the Grand Ole Opry House<br />
• Narrated city tour of Nashville<br />
• General Jackson Showboat lunch cruise with<br />
holiday entertainment<br />
Price: $1,639 p/p double • $2,119 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 7 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7853.<br />
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MOTORCOACH DAY TRIP<br />
CHICAGO CUBS @ WRIGLEY FIELD<br />
Wrigley Field<br />
1 Day<br />
2 Dates!<br />
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs • August 31, 2019<br />
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs • September 14, 2019<br />
Looking for a great time with family and friends? Head to Chicago for the day and watch<br />
the Cubs play! Depart in the morning for Chicago by motorcoach. Upon arrival at Wrigley Field,<br />
you’ll have plenty of time to grab lunch outside of the ballpark at one of the many restaurants or<br />
bars in the Wrigleyville neighborhood before taking your unobstructed-view seat in the Upper<br />
Box Infield section. After the game head back to Indianapolis.<br />
Price: $219 p/p. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted •<br />
unobstructed-view Upper Box Infield section ticket. Trip #7819/#7820/#7821<br />
BELLE OF LOUISVILLE OKTOBERFEST<br />
Horseshoe Casino OR Schimpff’s Confectionery<br />
1 Day<br />
2 Dates!<br />
With the Horseshoe Casino • October 12, 2019<br />
With Schimpff’s Confectionery • October 19, 2019<br />
Ein Prosit! Celebrate Oktoberfest cruising the Ohio River on the Belle of Louisville, the<br />
oldest operating river steamboat in the country. Enjoy a delicious German-style buffet<br />
and special entertainment on board while gazing at the fall foliage along the shores of the<br />
Ohio River.<br />
Price: $139 p/p. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted • 1 lunch •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Trip #7832/#7833<br />
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN CHICAGO<br />
Chicago, Illinois<br />
1 Day<br />
2 Dates!<br />
December 5, 2019<br />
December 7, 2019<br />
Chicago is a shopper’s paradise, no matter what time of the year. But the Windy City<br />
pulls out all the stops for the Christmas season as the city glitters with holiday decorations and<br />
tempting goodies. And holiday shopping in Chicago is easy when you leave the hassle of driving<br />
and parking to Ambassadair.<br />
Price: $96 p/p. Trip Includes: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis • escorted •<br />
continental breakfast and snacks on bus. Trip #7860/#7861<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<br />
ALASKA<br />
This perfect summer getaway starts in Canada<br />
with an overnight stay in the stylish metropolis<br />
of Vancouver, British Columbia. See the city<br />
highlights including Stanley Park before a spectacular<br />
seven-day cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage and<br />
into Glacier Bay National Park. Catch your breath as<br />
ice-blue glaciers thunder and crash into the water<br />
before your eyes. A naturalist on board will explain<br />
the behaviors of wildlife and the mysterious, striking<br />
landscapes. Choose to take optional excursions<br />
such as a flightseeing adventure over the glaciers, a<br />
savory salmon bake, dog sledding, totem pole gazing,<br />
or cruising the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Visit Alaska’s<br />
state capital, Juneau, explore historic Creek Street in<br />
Ketchikan, and port in the Gold Rush town of Skagway.<br />
Price: from $2,899 p/p double • from $4,199 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s<br />
ms Nieuw Amsterdam • 1 night hotel accommodation in Vancouver • 22 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port charges. Trip #7648.<br />
Note: See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
ALASKA NATIONAL PARKS LAND TOUR<br />
Anchorage • Denali National Park • Talkeetna • Seward • Kenai Fjords National Park<br />
August 22-29, 2019 • 8 Days<br />
This land adventure tour is a great introduction<br />
to the national parks and wildlife of Alaska! Denali<br />
National Park is six million acres of wild land, and<br />
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<br />
with a drive along the Seward Highway as it hugs the<br />
dramatic shores of scenic Turnagain Arm for a glacier<br />
and wildlife cruise through majestic Kenai Fjords<br />
National Park, where nearly 40 glaciers flow from the<br />
Harding Icefield. During your free time, splurge for<br />
optional tours to river raft, flightsee, take a jet boat<br />
safari, or visit an award-winning Iditarod dog kennel.<br />
Price: $2,499 p/p double • $3,349 single. Price does not include airfare. Call for pricing. Trip Includes: escorted • 7 nights hotel accommodations • 10 meals •<br />
sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation (motorcoach, dome train). Trip #7603.<br />
For alternate departure dates or departure cities, please call us at: (317) 581-1122 | (800) 225-9919 33
CANADA<br />
QUEBEC CITY GETAWAY<br />
Hotel Manoir Victoria<br />
August 2-5, 2019 • 4 Days<br />
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Price: $2,099 p/p double • $2,469 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 3 nights accommodations • 6 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7734. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
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Romantic European ambiance, fortress walls,<br />
and sidewalk cafes reminiscent of Paris are closer<br />
than you may imagine! Quebec City is a living history<br />
lesson with a remarkable mix of architecture, heritage,<br />
and 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 />
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL: VANCOUVER TO BANFF<br />
Vancouver • Kamloops • Banff National Park • Yoho National Park • Calgary<br />
August 25-31, 2019 • 7 Days<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<br />
days on the train enjoying the all-inclusive SilverLeaf<br />
service as you watch the unparalleled scenery roll<br />
by. See the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser<br />
Canyon, the steep slopes and rock sheds along the<br />
Thompson River, and climb over Rogers Pass. Guided<br />
motorcoach tours take you to the natural wonders<br />
in Yoho National Park, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka,<br />
Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. See where three<br />
lines of railway cross the Kicking Horse River on four<br />
bridges. A gondola ride to an elevation of 7,500 feet, and<br />
a helicopter ride with views of glaciers, mountain vistas,<br />
lakes, and waterfalls will be etched in your memory.<br />
Price: $4,599 p/p double • $5,719 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 6 nights accommodations • 4 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7745. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain is required.<br />
See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
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CANADA<br />
MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY BY RAIL<br />
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac • Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth<br />
February 6-11, 2020 • 6 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $100<br />
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A winter wonderland of old-world charm awaits you<br />
in Montreal and Quebec City. In Montreal, see the Notre<br />
Dame Basilica, enjoy an amazing view from the peak of<br />
Mount Royal, and take in the panoramic vistas from the<br />
largest observation wheel in Canada. After two nights<br />
at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, a relaxing train ride<br />
transports you through picturesque scenery to enchanting<br />
Quebec City for the Carnaval de Quebec. Don your red gear<br />
and arrow sash and take part in this long-standing tradition<br />
of winter celebration. View the massive ice sculptures, take<br />
a ride down the toboggan slide, and catch the night parade.<br />
Spend three nights at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, a<br />
world-renowned icon that dominates the Quebec City<br />
skyline with its unique architecture. See the city with a local<br />
guide and view Montmorency Falls. A tour of a hotel built<br />
entirely of snow and ice and a visit to traditional sugar shack<br />
complete this wintery sojourn.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Experience Winter Carnival<br />
• Guided tours of Montreal and Quebec City<br />
• Ride La Grande Roue de Montreal<br />
• Train from Montreal to Quebec City<br />
• Lunch at an authentic Canadian sugar shack<br />
• Accommodations and Farewell Dinner at<br />
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac<br />
• Tour a hotel made entirely of snow and ice<br />
Price: $2,499 p/p double • $3,099 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 5 nights accommodations • 8 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7887. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required.<br />
See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
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EUROPE<br />
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SCOTLAND<br />
Glasgow • Inveraray • Ballachulish • Isle of Skye • Nairn • Culloden • Pitlochry • St. Andrews • Edinburgh<br />
©www.britainonview.com<br />
August 1-9, 2019 • 9 Days<br />
Limited Availability — Book Now!<br />
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 />
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• 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,<br />
Inveraray Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre,<br />
Blair Castle, Glamis Castle, and Edinburgh Castle<br />
Price: $4,549 p/p double • $5,049 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • 12 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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EUROPE<br />
AMAZING ICELAND<br />
Reykjavik • Golden Circle • Thingvellir National Park • Storarjodur • Siglufjorder • Hauganes • Akureyri • Husavik •<br />
Lake Myvatn • Breiddalsvik • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon • Vatnajokull National Park • Vik • Keflavik<br />
August 3-15, 2019 • 13 Days<br />
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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.<br />
Enjoy a full day to explore the trendy Icelandic capital city,<br />
Reykjavik. Travel the popular Golden Circle to Gullfoss, Geysir,<br />
and the national park of Thingvellir — the setting for the<br />
world’s oldest national parliament. Journey to the north for<br />
some of the world’s best whale watching, and visit geothermal<br />
Lake Myvatn. Head south to ride through the iceberg-strewn<br />
lagoon of Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull National Park, and the black<br />
sand beaches of Vik. A complete, unabbreviated exploration<br />
of this island awaits. Numerous whale and water fowl species,<br />
such as the puffin, spend their summer in Iceland — join them<br />
and find out why!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Reykjavik city sightseeing<br />
• Travel the Golden Circle: Gullfoss, Geysir, and<br />
Thingvellir National Park<br />
• Whale watching cruise from Iceland’s northern coast<br />
• Visit the Blue Lagoon<br />
• Thundering waterfalls of Dettifoss and Godafoss<br />
• Geothermal Lake Myvatn<br />
• Icelandic horse show<br />
• Glaumbaer Farm & Folk Museum<br />
• Amphibian boat ride on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon<br />
Price: $6,499 p/p double • $7,949 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 11 nights accommodations • 20 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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EUROPE<br />
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<br />
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The majestic scenery of emerald green landscapes,<br />
towering sea cliffs, and rugged beauty await in Ireland.<br />
Circle around the coast visiting the essential sights of Ireland and<br />
Northern Ireland. Journey along the Dingle Peninsula, and see<br />
the Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet above the Atlantic. Stand<br />
in awe of Giant’s Causeway — enormous hexagonal columns<br />
formed 60 million years ago. Delight in a medieval-style banquet<br />
in a castle, and enjoy dinner at a pub with traditional Irish songs<br />
and dancing. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated liner<br />
and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Witness the<br />
creation of crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal,<br />
see St. Patrick’s historical burial site, and kiss the famous “Stone of<br />
Eloquence.”<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• See famous sights including Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway,<br />
Dingle Peninsula, and the Ring of Kerry<br />
• Visits to Blarney Castle, Crumlin Road Gaol, Down Cathedral,<br />
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 />
Price: $5,299 p/p double • $5,959 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 12 nights accommodations • 22 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7752. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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EUROPE<br />
BLACK FOREST & THE SWISS ALPS<br />
Titisee • Mainau • Triberg • Freiburg • Grindelwald • Zermatt • Zurich<br />
September 9-20, 2019 • 12 Days<br />
Free Travel Presentation on May 21<br />
Explore this land of fairy tales, cuckoo clocks, magic<br />
forests, and fascinating cultural traditions with Michael<br />
Grueninger, Ambassadair President. Stay near Lake<br />
Titisee, located in the heart of the scenic Black Forest where<br />
you’ll visit a 200-year-old brewery, the Triberg Waterfall, the<br />
lovely town of Freiburg, and the Island of Mainau in Lake<br />
Constance. Experience German culture, and taste traditional<br />
cuisine including local beer and sausages, and that famous<br />
dessert — the decadent Black Forest cake! In the heart of<br />
the breathtaking Swiss Alps, enjoy clean mountain air and<br />
opportunities to take a yodeling lesson, snap scenic photos,<br />
or shop in the quaint stores and sample chocolates. Take an<br />
optional cog train ride on the Jungfrau Railway to the “Top of<br />
Europe,” and stay at the foot of the Matterhorn. Fondue, fun,<br />
and fantastic adventures are just waiting to be had!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Travel with Ambassadair President Michael Grueninger<br />
• Scenic drives through the Black Forest & Swiss Alps<br />
• See Germany’s highest waterfall<br />
• Visit Lake Constance and the gardens on the<br />
Island of Mainau<br />
• Tour a 200-year-old brewery with beer tasting<br />
• Learn about the art of cuckoo clock making<br />
• Enjoy authentic German and Swiss cuisine, wine, and beer<br />
• Ride up to the Gornergrat for up close views of the<br />
world-famous Matterhorn<br />
• Optional Jungfrau Railway ride to the “Top of Europe”<br />
Price: $4,799 p/p double • $5,499 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 10 nights accommodations • 18 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
ground transportation. Trip #7776. Note: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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EUROPE<br />
PARIS, NORMANDY & THE LOIRE VALLEY<br />
Paris • Rouen • Honfleur • Port-en-Bessen • Bayeux • Normandy Beaches • Saint-Malo • Montbazon<br />
September 27-October 5, 2019 • 9 Days<br />
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History buffs and wine lovers alike can steal away for an<br />
encompassing journey to north-central France. Fly nonstop<br />
to Paris — your gateway to explore the history of Normandy and<br />
Brittany, the stunning Emerald Coast, and the elegant charm of<br />
the Loire Valley. From ancient times to WWII, discover monuments<br />
and museums, abbeys and chateaux, French wine and cuisine, and<br />
the poignant beaches and museums of Normandy. See the Rouen<br />
Cathedral, a subject of paintings by Claude Monet, and the Bayeux<br />
Tapestry that depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest<br />
of England. Pay a solemn visit to the American Military Cemetery<br />
of Saint-Laurent near Omaha Beach, and see the remnants of the<br />
artificial port at Arromanches. Tour the hilltop abbey of<br />
Mont-Saint-Michel, taste wine with a local vintner, meander through<br />
the magnificent gardens of Chateau de Villandry, and visit<br />
Chateau d’Usse — the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Guided tours in Paris, Rouen, Honfleur and Saint-Malo<br />
• Full day touring Normandy beaches<br />
• D-Day Museum visit in Arromanches<br />
• Point du Hoc Ranger Monument<br />
• Visit the remarkable Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel<br />
• Exclusive wine tasting in Saumur<br />
• Spend two nights at a chateau in the Loire Valley<br />
• Visit fairy-tale Chateau d’Usse<br />
• Nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Paris<br />
Price: $4,199 p/p double • $4,769 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • 12 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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CLASSIC ITALY<br />
Rome • Siena • Monteriggioni • Florence • Padua • Venice<br />
October 4-13, 2019 • 10 Days<br />
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Italy’s most notorious and beloved cities of Rome,<br />
Florence, and Venice deliver an abundance of fine<br />
treasures on this classic, yet remarkably varied, journey.<br />
Begin in Rome, the “Eternal City,” and be seduced by its<br />
history and beauty, from ancient Roman buildings such as the<br />
dramatic Colosseum to the Renaissance cathedrals, fountains,<br />
and masterpieces by Michelangelo. Tour the Vatican Museums<br />
and Saint Peter’s Basilica, then head to Florence — the driving<br />
force of the Renaissance, with its abundance of cultural<br />
treasures and dramatic architecture. Discover the model sights<br />
of romantic Venice, a mosaic of islands linked by intricate<br />
canals, filled with serenading gondoliers. Along the way, visit<br />
picturesque medieval towns in Tuscany.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Locally guided tours and included sightseeing in each city<br />
• Guided tour inside the Roman Colosseum and Roman<br />
Forum with Skip the Line Ticket<br />
• Guided tour inside Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s<br />
Basilica with Skip the Line Ticket<br />
• See Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery with<br />
Reserved Entry Ticket<br />
• Visit the beautiful city of Padua and the Basilica of<br />
St. Anthony<br />
• Stop in Tuscan medieval towns of Siena and<br />
Monteriggioni<br />
• Glassblowing demonstration by Venetian craftsmen<br />
• Optional day trip to Pisa<br />
Price: $6,249 p/p double • $7,149 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 8 nights accommodations • 14 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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EUROPE<br />
ICELAND FOR NEW YEAR’S<br />
Reykjavik • Blue Lagoon • Gullfoss • Geysir • Thingvellir National Park<br />
December 28, 2019-January 2, 2020 • 6 Days<br />
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An unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience awaits you<br />
in Iceland! This country is as renowned for its unique Viking<br />
traditions and holiday antics as it is for its waterfalls, geothermal<br />
marvels, and pure, rugged, unpolluted landscape. On New<br />
Year’s Eve, celebrate at a gala event with dinner and dancing<br />
as Reykjavik glows with traditional brenna (bonfires) and a<br />
remarkable display of fireworks. Tour the famous Golden Circle<br />
to Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall), Geysir geothermal area, and<br />
Thingvellir National Park, where you can walk through the gap<br />
where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are parting.<br />
Explore Reykjavik, enjoy a “Viking style” dinner, and soak in the<br />
famous Blue Lagoon, a dramatic lava field with warm<br />
aqua-colored, mineral-rich water reputed for its healing<br />
properties. You’ll even have the option to take a tour to chase the<br />
northern lights.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• New Year’s Eve dinner with bonfire tour<br />
• Spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks<br />
• Visit to the Blue Lagoon<br />
• Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir<br />
National Park<br />
• Reykjavik guided city tour<br />
• “Viking-style” dinner<br />
• Optional tour to chase the northern lights<br />
Price: $4,149 p/p double • $4,869 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 4 nights accommodations • 8 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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EUROPE<br />
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IRELAND FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY<br />
Dublin • Shannon • Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty • Killarney • Cork • Waterford City<br />
March 10-18, 2020 • 9 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $100<br />
Pack something green for this trip to the Emerald Isle —<br />
you’ll be in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day! More than 4,000<br />
performers take part in the parade, which dazzles spectators<br />
with an artistic display of floats and performances. By the<br />
time you arrive in Dublin, you will be well accustomed to the<br />
Irish spirit, thanks to days of touring some of the country’s<br />
most scenic and stirring sights. Travel the Ring of Kerry with<br />
its coastline of high peaks and golden beaches, and view the<br />
Cliffs of Moher, which rise above the pounding Atlantic surf.<br />
Watch traditional artisans make intricate crystal pieces, and<br />
see one of Ireland’s best examples of a deserted 12th-century<br />
town. Learn about horse-breeding in Ireland, and taste hand<br />
crafted whiskey during a distillery tour. Kiss the famous “Stone<br />
of Eloquence,” and experience the revelry on the country’s<br />
national holiday.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin with optional<br />
grandstand seating<br />
• Medieval banquet at an Irish Castle<br />
• Sheepdog herding demonstration<br />
• Intimate performance of traditional Irish music and dance<br />
• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park<br />
• Visits to famous sights, including Cliffs of Moher, Ring of<br />
Kerry, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Irish National<br />
Stud, and Blarney Castle<br />
• City tours of Waterford City & Dublin<br />
• Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre<br />
Price: $3,799 p/p double with estimated air • $4,399 single with estimated air. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • 12<br />
meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7882. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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EUROPE<br />
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY & THE BLACK FOREST<br />
Triberg • Titisee • Lake Constance • Oberammergau • Lucerne • Grindelwald • Zermatt • Zurich<br />
July 22-August 3, 2020 • 13 Days<br />
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The year 2020 marks the 42nd time since 1634 that<br />
the Passion Play will be presented in Oberammergau,<br />
Germany. Travel with Ambassadair President, Michael<br />
Grueninger, to witness this spectacle of pageantry with a<br />
majestic mountain backdrop, and discover Bavarian villages<br />
and world-famous sights along the way. See Triberg’s cascading<br />
waterfall, woodcarving shops, and elaborate cuckoo clocks.<br />
Enjoy traditional beer in a 200-year-old brewery, snack on<br />
sausages, and indulge in Black Forest cherry cake. Stay in<br />
charming Lake Titisee and cruise across Lake Constance. Traverse<br />
the Swiss Alps to quietly quaint Grindelwald, where you can take<br />
an optional cog train to the “Top of Europe” — the Jungfrau. Get<br />
up close to the Matterhorn on a funicular railway in the glacier<br />
paradise of Zermatt, complete with panoramic views, sunny<br />
peaks, and fondue!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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Price: $4,899 p/p double • $5,999 single. Price does not include airfare. Trip Includes: escorted • 11 nights accommodations • 20 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary •<br />
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• Travel with Ambassadair President Michael Grueninger<br />
• Premium reserved seats for the Passion Play<br />
• Stay in the folkloric town of Oberammergau<br />
• Scenic drives through the Black Forest & Swiss Alps<br />
• Ride up to the Gornergrat for up close views of the<br />
world-famous Matterhorn<br />
• See Germany’s highest waterfall<br />
• Visit to Lake Constance<br />
• Tour a 200-year-old brewery with beer tasting<br />
• Learn about the art of cuckoo clock making<br />
• Optional Jungfrau Railway ride to the “Top of Europe”<br />
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INTERNATIONAL<br />
BOTSWANA, VICTORIA FALLS & SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Johannesburg • Victoria Falls • Chobe National Park • Pretoria • Kimberley • Cape Town • Hout Bay •<br />
Table Mountain National Park • Millers Point • Cape of Good Hope<br />
September 4-17, 2019 • 14 Days<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 your<br />
heart on this magnificent journey. Feel like an authentic<br />
African explorer as you cruise along the tranquil Zambezi —<br />
gathering place for hippos and elephants, wander through<br />
stunning rain forests, safari through Chobe National Park,<br />
and journey by vintage luxury rail through South Africa with<br />
delightful stops along the way. Discover the famous Atlantic<br />
seaboard with millionaire’s mansions, and the Cape of Good<br />
Hope Nature Preserve. Luxury accommodations, raw natural<br />
beauty, and cultural and historical experiences are all woven<br />
together to form 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 2 nights<br />
Deluxe Railcar accommodations 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 />
Price: $10,799 p/p double • $14,279 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • internal flights per itinerary • escorted • 9 nights hotel accommodations • 2 nights rail<br />
accommodations • 26 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7759. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on<br />
uneven terrain, is required.<br />
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INTERNATIONAL<br />
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND<br />
Sydney • Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Kuranda • Ayers Rock • Melbourne • Queenstown • Milford Sound •<br />
Rotorua • Auckland<br />
February 20-March 9, 2020 • 19 Days<br />
Encore Departure - New Dates!<br />
Witness the majesty of the dramatic landscapes of<br />
Australia and New Zealand! In Sydney, take a sightseeing tour,<br />
cruise the harbor, tour the Sydney Opera House, and visit a wildlife<br />
park to see kangaroos and koalas up close. Travel to Cairns,<br />
the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with opportunities for<br />
snorkeling or viewing the underwater world from a glass-bottom<br />
boat. Head to the Outback for two days and learn about the<br />
Aboriginal culture at Ayers Rock. Fly to Queenstown, New Zealand<br />
and enjoy the picturesque lake and mountain views, and explore<br />
awe-inspiring Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. Visit the<br />
Maori epicenter — the city of Rotorua, and immerse yourself in<br />
their culture. Offering so much beauty and culture, Australia and<br />
New Zealand should be on any serious traveler’s bucket list!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Great Barrier Reef cruise with chance to snorkel or scuba dive<br />
• Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail<br />
• Two nights at Ayers Rock with sunset and sunrise viewings<br />
and stargazing at the Sounds of Silence Dinner<br />
• Anungu Dot Painting experience<br />
• Featherdale Wildlife Park with opportunity to hand feed<br />
kangaroos and wallabies<br />
• Sydney & Auckland Harbour cruises<br />
• Milford Sound cruise<br />
• Tour and dinner on a New Zealand sheep farm<br />
• Rotorua Maori performance and dinner<br />
• Waitomo Caves and Glowworm Grotto<br />
Price: $10,599 p/p double with estimated air • $12,599 single with estimated air. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • internal flights per itinerary • escorted •<br />
16 nights accommodations • 28 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7905.<br />
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INTERNATIONAL<br />
NEW ZEALAND IN-DEPTH<br />
Queenstown • Milford Sound • Franz Josef Glacier • Arthur’s Pass • Christchurch • Picton • Queen Charlotte Sound •<br />
Wellington • Rotorua • Auckland<br />
March 1-14, 2020 • 14 Days<br />
Take an in-depth adventure to a place like no other<br />
— New Zealand. Experience the Great Journeys of New<br />
Zealand; a collection of three iconic train routes and a ferry<br />
crossing that takes you through the diverse and breathtaking<br />
beauty that stretches the entire length of the country. Each<br />
route has its own unique identity. Ride through rainforest<br />
and native bush and see deep gorges and towering viaducts<br />
as you traverse Arthur’s Pass. Take in the scenic feast of the<br />
Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged<br />
Pacific Ocean on the other. Journey through the heart of the<br />
North Island passing river-chiseled cliffs and magnificent Mt.<br />
Ruapehu. And travel one of the most beautiful ferry routes in<br />
the world. City explorations and cultural encounters complete<br />
this adventure of a lifetime as you punt (canoe) on the Avon<br />
River through Christchurch, take an exhilarating whitewater<br />
jet boat ride, and experience a traditional Maori meal.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch<br />
• Coastal Pacific train from Christchurch to Picton<br />
• Interislander ferry across the Cook Strait<br />
• Northern Explorer train from Wellington to National Park<br />
• Ride the Wellington Cable Car to the Botanical Gardens<br />
• View Franz Josef Glacier<br />
• Milford Sound cruise & Auckland Harbour cruise<br />
• Tour and dinner on a sheep farm<br />
• Rotorua Maori performance<br />
• Waitomo Caves and Glowworm Grotto<br />
Price: $7,499 p/p double with estimated air • $8,499 single with estimated air. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 11 nights accommodations •<br />
19 meals • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7827<br />
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INTERNATIONAL<br />
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AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE<br />
Ramon’s Village Resort<br />
February 8-15, 2020 • 8 Days<br />
Book by July 1 & Save $200<br />
Life on Ambergris Caye is laidback and casual, and<br />
shoes are optional. From beautiful azure waters and white<br />
sand beaches to ancient Mayan ruins, tropical rainforests,<br />
and hundreds of limestone caves, there is something here for<br />
everyone. Belize also has the second largest coral reef in the world<br />
— only the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is larger —<br />
and this reef has made the little town of San Pedro the dive and<br />
water sports capital of Central America. Snorkel or dive along<br />
the reef to see exotic fish and beautiful corals. Explore the island,<br />
go sports fishing, or play in the waters in a kayak or sailboat. Or<br />
head for a day trip to the mainland to tour one of the Mayan ruins,<br />
go cave tubing, or zipline across the rainforest canopy. Stay in a<br />
modern thatched-roof cabana at Ramon’s Village Resort, an oasis<br />
on the white coral sandy beach, surrounded by coconut palms,<br />
colorful bougainvillea, and hibiscus.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Top dive destination<br />
• Laid-back atmosphere on a small island<br />
• Town of San Pedro within walking distance, with restaurants<br />
and shopping<br />
• Great water sports<br />
• Ecotourism<br />
• Variety of optional excursions — from leisure to<br />
soft adventure<br />
Price: from $2,599 p/p double • from $3,379 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • internal flights per itinerary • escorted • 7 nights accommodations • transfers by<br />
golf cart from airstrip to Ramon’s Village Resort • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • ground transportation. Trip #7893.<br />
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CRUISE<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<br />
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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 />
culture and 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 along<br />
the Cabot Trail in pristine Nova Scotia, tour the Anne of<br />
Green Gables house on Prince Edward Island, or explore a<br />
grand mansion in Newport. Overnight in port at Frenchflavored<br />
Quebec City allowing extended time to see the<br />
sights. On board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam,<br />
you’ll be surrounded by expert service and a deluge of<br />
diversions such as the new BBC Earth Experiences, and live<br />
hands-on workshops with America’s Test Kitchen. Unpack<br />
once and have a different view each day — on the ship and<br />
on shore!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Travel at traditional fall foliage time<br />
• Enjoy nine diverse ports loaded with culture, history, and<br />
beautiful scenery<br />
• New onboard experiences; BBC Earth and<br />
America’s Test Kitchen<br />
• Unpack once and enjoy a relaxed pace vacation<br />
• World-class nightly entertainment<br />
Price: from $2,649 p/p double • from $3,629 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • 12 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s<br />
ms Zuiderdam • all meals on ship • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port changes. Trip #7737. Note: See Canada travel restrictions on page 57.<br />
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TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS CRUISE<br />
Papeete • Fakarava • Tiputa • Taha’a • Bora Bora • Huahine • Moorea<br />
October 8-21, 2019 • 14 Days<br />
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Experience the true wonder of Tahiti and the Tuamotu<br />
Islands aboard a graceful sailing yacht. The trade winds<br />
fill the sails and take you to one legendary island after another.<br />
Meander through lush rainforests, and experience the fascinating<br />
Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers. See how varying<br />
depths paint the water every shade of sapphire, topaz, and<br />
aquamarine, while the volcanic masses stand guard in a uniform<br />
of jade and malachite. When you’re not searching for secluded<br />
waterfalls or snorkeling vibrant reefs, you can watch the passing<br />
scenery from your favorite spot on deck. Overnight in port at<br />
Bora Bora where an enchanting evening celebration on one of its<br />
remote islets is included — complete with a lei greeting, private<br />
feast on the beach, and extraordinary fire dancing. Live out your<br />
Tahitian dream as you sail through azure waters to islands and<br />
atolls that define the word “paradise.”<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• Sail the azure waters of paradise to some of the South Pacific’s<br />
most spectacular islands<br />
• Experience vacation life on board a sleek, four-masted<br />
sailing yacht<br />
• Taste the fruits of your tropical surroundings with<br />
fabulous five-star dining<br />
• Celebrate at a private beach feast on a Bora Bora motu<br />
• Abundant opportunities to snorkel, swim, or dive among<br />
coral gardens and lagoons<br />
• Discover rare flora and fauna<br />
Price: from $6,899 p/p double • from $10,489 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • 10 nights shipboard accommodations on Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit •<br />
1 night hotel accommodation • pre and post cruise hotel day use • all meals on ship • 1 meal on land • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port charges. Trip #7859.<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<br />
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Embark on what savvy world travelers consider the<br />
thrill of a lifetime — cruising the Panama Canal. Board<br />
Holland America Line’s recently refurbished ms Zuiderdam<br />
and watch from the deck as you gently float through a<br />
portion of the locks that changed the course of history<br />
with a marvel of modern engineering. Unforgettable<br />
canal cruising is only part of this cruise! Delve into the<br />
richness of Central America, from the historic canal to<br />
the lush ecosystems and quaint village life in Panama<br />
and Costa Rica. The canal leads the way to Gatun Lake, a<br />
scenic panorama of wildlife-rich islands and sun-dappled<br />
jungles. A day in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica allows you to<br />
tour a rainforest canopy or visit a pineapple plantation.<br />
Stop at three sun-warmed islands: Holland America Line’s<br />
Bahamian private island, Half Moon Cay, and Aruba and<br />
Curacao, charming islands with boutiques in pastel colored<br />
Dutch-style buildings and world-renowned for diving.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Transit through locks of the Panama Canal<br />
• Eco-attractions in Costa Rica<br />
• Bahamas beach day<br />
• Charming Dutch architecture in Curacao and Aruba<br />
• New onboard experiences; BBC Earth and<br />
America’s Test Kitchen<br />
• World-class nightly entertainment<br />
Price: from $2,649 p/p double • from $3,699 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 10 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s<br />
ms Zuiderdam • 1 night hotel accommodation • all meals on ship • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port changes. Trip #7765.<br />
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CRUISE<br />
ANTEBELLUM SOUTH CRUISE ON THE AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
New Orleans • Nottoway Plantation • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg • Greenville • Memphis<br />
November 17-25, 2019 • 9 Days<br />
Experience a taste of the true South as you cruise the<br />
Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis. Overnight<br />
in a luxury hotel in New Orleans before boarding the American<br />
Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world. Glistening<br />
woodwork and antiques adorning her interior display all the<br />
elegance of the American Victorian era. This beautiful lady of<br />
the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made<br />
river cruising a cherished American tradition for more than two<br />
centuries. As you travel along, visit cities such as St. Francisville<br />
and Natchez, offering a beautiful atmosphere of southern comfort<br />
and the impressive preservation of history. Imposing pillared<br />
mansions and Civil War battlefields will transport you back in time.<br />
The Mississippi Delta brings forth the soul of its rhythm and blues<br />
culture. Soak in the romantic spirit of the antebellum era from the<br />
indescribable perspective of the river.<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
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• Daily included excursions to fascinating river towns and cities<br />
• Plantation tours<br />
• Overnight in New Orleans<br />
• Vicksburg National Military Park<br />
• Daily lectures by the “Riverlorian,” an onboard history and<br />
culture expert<br />
• Acclaimed entertainment from musical revues and highenergy<br />
cabaret to jazz, blues, and a six-piece orchestra<br />
• Captain’s Champagne Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner<br />
• Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, soft<br />
drinks and complimentary wine and beer with dinner<br />
Price: from $2,699 p/p double • from $4,299 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on American Steamboat<br />
Company’s American Queen • 1 night hotel accommodation • all meals on ship • 1 breakfast on land • shore excursions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port charges. Trip #7762.<br />
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CRUISE<br />
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE<br />
Fort Lauderdale • Porto Rico • Grand Turk • Sint Maarten • Half Moon Cay<br />
January 17-25, 2020 • 9 Days<br />
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Leave cold Indiana behind and say hello to warm<br />
tropical breezes and palm-fringed beaches on a<br />
relaxing seven-night cruise. Brilliant coral reefs teeming<br />
with tropical fish and perfect white sand beaches greet<br />
you at almost every stop. Overnight in Fort Lauderdale,<br />
then board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam and set<br />
sail for the popular islands of Grand Turk, Puerto Rico, Sint<br />
Maarten, and Holland America Lines’s private island, Half<br />
Moon Cay. Choose from a variety of shore excursions for<br />
history buffs, sun seekers, nature lovers, art enthusiasts,<br />
and treasure hunters. Explore historic fortresses, art<br />
galleries and museums, hike rainforests, horseback ride<br />
on the beach, snorkel, kayak, shop tax free, and more! On<br />
board, award winning dining, entertainment venues, and<br />
Broadway style shows will make you feel as if you are in a<br />
sophisticated city with all the pleasures and perks. Don’t be<br />
left out in the cold — soak up some fun in the sun!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Visit the popular ports of San Juan, Grand Turk, and<br />
Philipsburg<br />
• Pristine private island of Half Moon Cay<br />
• White sandy beaches<br />
• Award winning dining<br />
• Bountiful variety of optional excursions<br />
Price: from $1,899 p/p double • from $2,599 single. Trip includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s<br />
ms Zuiderdam • 1 night hotel accommodation • all meals on ship • sightseeing and admissions per itinerar • transfers • taxes and port changes. Trip #7869.<br />
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CRUISE<br />
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE<br />
Oahu • Maui • Kauai • Hawaii<br />
February 20-March 1, 2020 • 11 Days<br />
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A Polynesian paradise of unbridled beauty awaits! Begin<br />
with two nights on Oahu near Waikiki Beach, and a Honolulu city<br />
tour including Pearl Harbor and the exhibits at the USS Arizona<br />
Memorial. Then board NCL’s Pride of America and slip into a<br />
relaxed frame of mind, knowing you won’t have to unpack to<br />
island-hop. With two ports on the Big Island and overnights in<br />
Maui and Kauai, you’ll have the time to choose more than one<br />
excursion on each island to enhance your experience. Take a<br />
sunrise journey to the top of Mount Haleakala in Maui and still<br />
have time for a stroll on the beach. The lush island of Kauai is home<br />
to Fern Grotto and the Na Pali coastline with 4,000-foot-tall cliffs.<br />
On the Big Island of Hawaii, Kona is your gateway to the sunny<br />
western coast, ideal for snorkeling in a protected marine preserve.<br />
Have the flexibility to create the Hawaiian experience that is<br />
perfect for you on this “freestyle” cruise!<br />
Highlights Include:<br />
• Visit four Hawaiian Islands<br />
• Two nights on Oahu at a Waikiki Beach hotel<br />
• Honolulu city tour including Pearl Harbor and the<br />
exhibits at the USS Arizona Memorial<br />
• Overnight on the ship in Maui and Kauai to maximize<br />
time on shore<br />
• Variety of optional excursions and activities in each port<br />
Price: from $3,999 p/p double • from $5,599 single. Trip Includes: roundtrip air from Indianapolis • escorted • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Norwegian Cruise<br />
Line’s Pride of America • 2 nights hotel accommodations • all meals on ship • 2 meals on land • shore excursions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port charges. Trip #7870.<br />
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SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & NILE RIVER CRUISE<br />
Cairo • Luxor • Dendera • Valley of the Kings • Kom Ombo • Aswan • Esna • Giza<br />
February 28-March 11 • 13 Days<br />
CRUISE<br />
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Discover why Egypt should be on your bucket list<br />
for 2020! You’ll want to secure your spot now for this<br />
captivating journey, which includes Cairo and an eightday<br />
voyage onboard the S.S. Sphinx, Uniworld’s new<br />
super ship debuting on the Nile in 2020. Venture to<br />
ancient Memphis and see the Great Sphinx and the only<br />
surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of<br />
Giza. Visit one of the most famous archeological sites in<br />
the world — the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial<br />
grounds of Egyptian royalty. See treasures recovered<br />
from the tomb of King Tutankhamun while exploring<br />
the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Wander amongst<br />
towering ruins, watch a sound and light show at the<br />
Pyramids of Giza, and take exhilarating ride in a felucca, a<br />
traditional Nile River sailboat.<br />
Price: from $4,699 p/p double • from $7,049 single. Price does not include airfare. Trip includes: internal flights per itinerary • 7 nights shipboard accommodations on<br />
Uniworld’s SS Sphinx • 4 nights hotel accommodations • all meals on ship • 4 meals on land • gratuities on ship • sightseeing and admissions per itinerary • transfers • taxes and port changes.<br />
Trip #7857.<br />
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE GREEK ISLES CRUISE<br />
Athens • Dikili • Limnos • Skiathos • Skopelos • Poros<br />
August 13-22, 2020 • 10 Days<br />
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A thrilling adventure awaits in the Greek Isles! Begin<br />
with a night in Athens, then board Star Clipper’s tall ship,<br />
the Star Flyer, and embark on a Mamma Mia inspired<br />
itinerary taking you from one gorgeous, off-the-beatenpath<br />
island to the next. Explore Skopelos (aka Kalokairi),<br />
where most of the filming took place and where you’ll<br />
find the picture-perfect chapel chosen for Sophie’s<br />
wedding. Stop in Skiathos, with its abundance of beautiful<br />
beaches and trendy boutiques. Unwind in sleepy beach<br />
towns and fishing villages and visit Poros, home to the<br />
Greek Naval Academy and the Temple of Poseidon — all<br />
against the backdrop of the dazzling Aegean and brilliant<br />
white washed buildings. Space on this popular cruise will<br />
disappear quickly; don’t miss out!<br />
Price: from $2,999 p/p double • from $4,149 single. Price does not include airfare. Trip includes: 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Star Clippers Cruise Line’s Star Flyer •<br />
1 night hotel accommodation • all meals on ship • transfers • taxes and port changes. Trip #7907.<br />
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Terms of Service May 2019<br />
PRICE Prices are in U.S. dollars and are based on operating<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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ITINERARIES Ambassadair continually strives to improve<br />
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reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.<br />
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Waiver or Travel Protection.<br />
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Optional Travel Protection may be purchased and is<br />
strongly recommended. Travel Protection is through<br />
Travel Insured and must be purchased with Ambassadair<br />
no later than at the time of final payment. Coverage<br />
includes Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency<br />
Medical and Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation,<br />
Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and much more. This is a<br />
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limitation and exclusions apply. You may request a copy<br />
of the Group Deluxe Travel Protection Plan Description of<br />
Coverage prior to purchase by contacting an Ambassadair<br />
Travel Counselor. Ambassadair cannot be held responsible<br />
for policies enforced by Travel Insured. The Travel<br />
Protection Plan is underwritten by Fairmont Casualty<br />
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Insurance Company. For trips that Travel Protection is<br />
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trips with charter flights and day trips by motorcoach. This<br />
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changes made to your plans that result in a price increase.<br />
The Cancellation Waiver may only be purchased at the<br />
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selected trips. If the Cancellation Waiver is desired, it must<br />
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and each person sharing accommodations.<br />
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charges or increases in the package price. Ambassadair<br />
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however, Ambassadair reserves the right to alter or curtail<br />
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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 />
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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. Any guest that uses oxygen<br />
must work with the airline directly to obtain approval.<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 Neither Grueninger, its affiliated<br />
entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers,<br />
directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively<br />
Grueninger), own or operate any person or entity which<br />
is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. You<br />
agree to be bound by the conditions of carriage for all<br />
transportation providers. Grueninger does not maintain<br />
control or operate the personal, equipment, or operations<br />
of these suppliers it uses and as such Grueninger assumes<br />
no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any<br />
personal injury, death, property damage or other loss,<br />
accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may<br />
be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent,<br />
willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of<br />
any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any<br />
defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument<br />
owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these<br />
suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or<br />
omission on the part of any other party. Without limiting<br />
the foregoing, Grueninger accepts no responsibility for any<br />
risk or resulting injury, criminal activity, weather or other<br />
acts of God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat<br />
thereof, 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 any<br />
other event beyond its direct control.<br />
Both the U.S. State Department and the Centers for Disease<br />
Control publish and update important country-specific<br />
information for travelers. We strongly recommend that you<br />
review them. They can presently be found at: https://travel.<br />
state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html and<br />
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/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 other<br />
conditions beyond Grueninger’s control, participant is<br />
responsible to make his or her own arrangements and to<br />
pay all charges associated therewith. Participant’s retention<br />
of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall<br />
constitute consent to the above. Grueninger issues airline<br />
tickets, hotel confirmations, and other travel documents<br />
for such services as an agent for the companies that<br />
provided these services directly. Airline tickets and hotel<br />
accommodations are subject to all terms and conditions<br />
of the respective suppliers (airlines, hotel chains, etc.)<br />
regarding travel. These suppliers may limit or exclude the<br />
accrual of frequent flyer or reward program 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 />
Ambassadair, a division of Grueninger Travel Group<br />
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Indianapolis, IN 46260<br />
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