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2018 VOL. 10 ISSUE 4 

Splendor 

EXPERIENCE THE 

OF CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON 

JAPAN IN BLOOM SEE PAGE 7

CALENDAR 

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beyond our shores 

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Black Forest & the Swiss Alps Sep 10-21, 2018 2 

Paris, Normandy & the Loire Valley Oct 5-13, 2018 * 

Rome & Southern Italy Nov 2-9, 2018 4 

Banff National Park in Winter Jan 23-27, 2019 4 

Montreal to Quebec City by Rail Feb 1-6, 2019 5 

Australia Feb 4-17, 2019 5 

Ambergris Caye, Belize Feb 9-16, 2019 6 

Panama Discovery Feb 17-24, 2019 6 

Australia & New Zealand Mar 11-29, 2019 * 

Thailand Mar 18-29, 2019 7 

Japan in Bloom Mar 25-Apr 4, 2019 7 

Paris, Burgundy & Provence, France - NEW TRIP! Apr 24-May 4, 2019 8 

Oberammergau Passion Play - NEW TRIP! Aug 1-12, 2020 8 

set sail 

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Canada & New England Cruise Sep 23-Oct 3, 2018 3 

Canada & New England Cruise - SOLD OUT Oct 3-13, 2018 ** 

Portugal, Spain & Douro River Cruise - SOLD OUT Oct 17-28, 2018 ** 

Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Cruise Nov 3-14, 2018 9 

American Queen: Antebellum South Cruise Nov 4-12, 2018 9 

Western Caribbean Cruise Jan 12-20, 2019 10 

Australia & New Zealand Cruise Jan 23-Feb 11, 2019 11 

Southern Caribbean Cruise Feb 24-Mar 6, 2019 10 

Hawaiian Islands Cruise Mar 28-Apr 7, 2019 11 

Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time Cruise - NEW TRIP! Apr 6-14, 2019 12 

Oberammergau Passion Play with Cruise - NEW TRIP! Aug 22-Sep 4, 2020 12 

head east 

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Boston, Cape Cod & Newport Sep 5-10, 2018 2 

Indianapolis Colts @ Philadelphia Eagles Sep 22-24, 2018 3 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Getaway Sep 22-24, 2018 * 

22nd Annual New York City Theatre Spectacular Oct 9-13, 2018 13 

Hudson River Valley Oct 25-29, 2018 13 

22nd Annual New York City Theatre Spectacular Nov 13-17, 2018 13 

go west 

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North Dakota Discovery Aug 14-18, 2018 * 

Alaska National Parks Land Tour Aug 20-27, 2018 * 

Montana’s Glacier National Park Aug 22-26, 2018 * 

Mount Rushmore & Deadwood Sep 6-10, 2018 2 

Circle Oregon Sep 6-13, 2018 2 

Yosemite & Sequoia National Parks Sep 20-24, 2018 * 

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - SOLD OUT Oct 4-8, 2018 ** 

Western Canyon Country Oct 16-23, 2018 14 

Palm Springs, California Feb 5-8, 2019 14 

Yellowstone in Winter Feb 9-13, 2019 15 

Utah’s Arches & Canyonlands Ntl. Parks Apr 29-May 3, 2019 15 

southern exposure 

date 

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Historic Charleston, South Carolina Sep 9-12, 2018 2 

Jekyll Island, Georgia Getaway Oct 29-Nov 1, 2018 16 

San Antonio, Texas Getaway Nov 13-17, 2018 16 

Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez Mar 24-28, 2019 17 

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CALENDAR 

day trips 

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St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs Sep 29, 2018 3 

Belle of Louisville Oktoberfest with Casino Oct 13, 2018 17 

Belle of Louisville Oktoberfest with Confectionery Oct 20, 2018 17 

Chicago, Illinois Shopping Nov 29, 2018 17 

Chicago, Illinois Shopping Dec 1, 2018 17 

open road 

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Door County, Wisconsin Aug 21-24, 2018 2 

Presidential Virginia & Shenandoah Valley Sep 16-20, 2018 3 

Artprize in Grand Rapids, Michigan Sep 23-25, 2018 3 

Mackinac Island & Agawa Canyon Train Sep 29-Oct 4, 2018 3 

Trains of West Virginia Oct 3-7, 2018 * 

Trains of West Virginia Oct 10-14, 2018 18 

Autumn in Branson, Missouri Oct 17-20, 2018 18 

Hamilton in Chicago - SOLD OUT Dec 13-14, 2018 ** 

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms - NEW TRIP! Apr 3-9, 2019 19 

Kentucky Spirit - NEW TRIP! Apr 25-27, 2019 19 

‘tis the season 

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Christmas in Branson, Missouri Nov 28-Dec 1, 2018 20 

Savannah, Georgia at Christmastime Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018 20 

European Christmas Markets Dec 1-8, 2018 21 

White Christmas Dreams in Vermont Dec 6-9, 2018 21 

New York City at Christmastime Dec 13-15, 2018 22 

Holiday Getaway: French Lick, Indiana Dec 13-15, 2018 22 

Iceland for New Year’s Dec 28-Jan 2, 2019 23 

Tournament of Roses Parade Dec 29-Jan 3, 2019 24 

New Orleans for New Year’s Dec 30-Jan 2, 2019 23 

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LAST CHANCE 

DOOR COUNTY WISCONSIN 

August 21-24, 2018 • 4 Days $779 p/p double 

Highlights: Experience a traditional Door County fish boil | Cruise Sturgeon Bay on a historic fireboat | 

Tour the Maritime Museum, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Bjorklunden Chapel | Performance by the 

Peninsula Players | Free time in Egg Harbor and Fish Creek | Wine tasting at a winery located in a 

100-year-old restored dairy barn | Visit a Danish bakery and a local cheesemaker’s shop. Trip #7363 

BOSTON, CAPE COD & NEWPORT 

September 5-10, 2018 • 6 Days $2,299 p/p double 

Highlights: Scenic Cape Cod tour including Provincetown | Day trip to Newport | Island tour 

and free time in “storybook” Martha’s Vineyard | Sightseeing tour of Boston | Nostalgic dinner in 

historic downtown Boston | Visit the JFK Library and Museum. Trip #7395 

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MOUNT RUSHMORE & DEADWOOD 


Highlights: Day visit and evening illumination program at Mount Rushmore | Crazy Horse 

Memorial | Badlands National Park with Wall Drug Store visit | Wildlife Jeep tour in Custer State 

Park | 1880 Train excursion | City tour of the historic town of Deadwood | Devils Tower National 

Monument | Tatanka: Story of the Bison | Lead city tour and Sanford Lab Homestake. Trip #7212 

CIRCLE OREGON 


Highlights: 2 nights at Crater Lake Lodge | Park Ranger led tour of Crater Lake National Park | 

Lunch atop Mount Hood and tour of Timberline Lodge | Breathtaking vistas of the Columbia River 

Gorge National Scenic Area | Sand dune buggy ride | Visit Fort Clatsop, end of Lewis & Clark’s 

Expedition | Portland dinner cruise on the Willamette River. Trip #7357 

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 


Highlights: Charleston city tour by carriage | Tour of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens | Harbor 

cruise to Fort Sumter | Tour of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum | Lunch onboard the USS 

Yorktown in the C.P.O. Mess | Tour of Charleston Tea Plantation | In-depth tour of Drayton Hall. 

Trip #7500 

BLACK FOREST & THE SWISS ALPS 


Highlights: Scenic drives through the Black Forest & Swiss Alps | See Germany’s highest waterfall | 

Visit to Lake Constance and the gardens on the Island of Mainau | Tour a 200-year-old brewery with 

beer tasting | Learn about the art of cuckoo clock making | Enjoy authentic German and Swiss cuisine, 

wine and beer | Ride up to the Gornergrat for up close views of the Matterhorn. Trip #7435 


PRESIDENTIAL VIRGINIA 


Highlights: Visit presidential homes: Jefferson’s Monticello, Madison’s Montpelier and Monroe’s 

Highland | Drive through Shenandoah Valley National Park | Visit Woodrow Wilson Presidential 

Library & Museum | Tour the University of Virginia | Explore the Luray Caverns | Lunch at the 

historic Michie Tavern. Trip #7396 

LAST CHANCE 

ARTPRIZE GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 

September 23-25, 2018 • 3 Days $699 p/p double 

Highlights: Experience ArtPrize | Tour the Grand Rapids Art Museum | Enjoy the Frederick Meijer 

Gardens & Sculpture Park | Visit the newly renovated Gerald Ford Museum | Grand Rapids city tour 

highlighting ArtPrize locations | Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House. Trip #7499 

COLTS @ EAGLES 


Highlights: Pre-game party with fellow Colts fans | Option to upgrade game ticket | Guided 

walking tour of Historic Philadelphia | See where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. 

Constitution were signed at Independence Hall. Trip #7593 

CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE 

September 23-October 3, 2018 • 11 Days From $2,599 p/p double 

Highlights: Cruise on a Holland America Line’s five-star ship | Travel at traditional fall foliage time | 

7 diverse ports loaded with culture, history and beautiful scenery. Trip #7571 

MACKINAC ISLAND & AGAWA CANYON 

September 29-October 4, 2018 • 6 Days $1,499 p/p double 

Highlights: Upper Michigan at traditional fall foliage time | 2 nights on Mackinac Island with 

narrated carriage tour | Agawa Canyon Train excursion | Dinner cruise through Soo Locks | 

Lunch and free time at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island | Horse drawn carriage ride through 

an elk preserve for a 5-course dinner in a rustic lodge | Museum Ship Valley Camp | Canadian 

Bushplane Heritage Centre. Trip #7379 

CARDINALS @ CUBS 

September 29, 2018 • 1 Day $239 p/p 

Highlights: No-hassle transportation to Chicago | Unobstructed view Field Box Outfield Ticket 

to the St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Trip #7455 


BEYOND OUR SHORES 

ROME & SOUTHERN ITALY 

Sorrento • Amalfi Coast • Isle of Capri • Pompeii • Rome 

November 2-9, 2018 • 8 Days $4,299 p/p double 

Discover ancient sites, spectacular scenery and 

authentic Mediterranean charm from Italy’s vibrant 

capital to it’s stunning coastline. Travel to the Amalfi 

Coast with its rugged shoreline and whitewashed 

houses clinging to sheer cliffs. Spend three nights 

in Sorrento and visit the Isle of Capri famed for its 

unparalleled scenery and the Blue Grotto that glows 

with a distinctive light shining beneath the water. A 

tour of the excavated remains of the city of Pompeii 

provides fascinating insight to life at the peak of the 

Roman Empire. Conclude with three nights in Rome 

where a guided tour introduces you to the glories that 

were ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and 

Roman Forum, and visit the Vatican Museums and 

Sistine Chapel, famous for its frescoes by Michelangelo. 

NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 6 nights 

accommodations, 9 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7441 

BANFF NATIONAL PARK IN WINTER 

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise • Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 

January 23-27, 2019 • 5 Days $2,599 p/p double 

NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required. See Canada 

travel restrictions on page 25. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 4 nights accommodations, 5 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground 

transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7573 

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Discover a vast frozen lake surrounded by 

snow-etched craggy peaks and two spectacular 

historic resorts perched amongst the 

incomparable scenery of the Canadian Rockies. 

Winter is a magical time to visit Banff National Park, 

a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to witness its 

treasures covered with snow. Stay at two renowned 

and iconic properties, each nestled in a picturesque 

alpine setting. See Bow Falls, Hoodoo Lookout, Lake 

Minnewanka, and Surprise Corner and explore the 

charming town of Banff. Take in the views from the 

top of the Lake Louise Gondola and enjoy a horsedrawn 

sleigh ride along a trail beneath Victoria 

Glacier. Relax in the lap of luxury while gazing upon 

stunning views you will never forget. 


MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY BY RAIL 

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac • Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth 

February 1-6, 2019 • 6 Days $2,279 p/p double 

Book by October 26 & Save $100 

A winter wonderland of old-world charm greets you 

in Montreal and Quebec City. In Montreal, see the 

Olympic Complex and enjoy an amazing view from the 

peak of Mount Royal on a guided tour and take in the 

vistas from the largest observation wheel in Canada. A 

relaxing train ride through picturesque scenery ends in 

enchanting Quebec City for the Carnaval de Quebec, a 

long-standing tradition of winter celebration. View the 

massive ice sculptures, take a ride down the toboggan 

slide and be sure to catch the night parade. Spend three 

nights at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, a worldrenowned 

icon that dominates the Quebec City skyline 

with its unique architecture. See the city with a local 

guide, tour a hotel built entirely of snow and ice and 

experience a traditional sugar shack. 


NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required. See Canada travel restrictions on page 25. 

Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 5 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. 

Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7554 

AUSTRALIA 

Sydney • Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Kuranda • Ayers Rock • Melbourne 

February 4-17, 2019 • 14 Days $6,699 p/p double with estimated air 

Set your sights on an incredible journey to 

Australia! With three nights in Sydney, you can see 

the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at Watson’s Bay and 

Bondi Beach, plus enjoy stunning harbor views while 

on a lunch cruise. Get a glance at native animals at 

Featherdale Wildlife Park. Fly to Cairns and spend 

the day snorkeling or diving on the Great Barrier 

Reef. A scenic railway ride to Queensland meanders 

through the ancient rainforest where Aboriginal 

culture engages you. Immerse yourself at Uluru in the 

Australian Outback. Try your hand at dot painting, 

view the beauty of sunrise and sunset, and spend your 

leisure time exploring the Ayers Rock area. Top off your 

experience in the cultural city of Melbourne, touring 

historical sites and viewing the amazing coastline. 

Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, internal flights per itinerary, 11 nights accommodations, 18 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, 

ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7543 



AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE 

Ramon’s Village Resort 

February 9-16, 2019 • 8 Days From $2,599 p/p double 

Book by October 5 & Save $100 

Life on Ambergris Caye is laidback, casual, and 

shoes are optional. From beautiful azure waters and 

white sand beaches to ancient Mayan ruins, tropical 

rainforests and limestone caves, there is something 

here for everyone. Belize has the second largest coral 

reef in the world–only the Great Barrier Reef off the 

coast of Australia is larger. Snorkel or dive along the 

reef to see exotic fish and beautiful corals. Explore 

the island, go sports fishing or play in the waters in a 

kayak or sailboat. Head to the mainland to tour one 

of the Mayan ruins, go cave tubing or zipline across 

the rainforest canopy. Stay in a modern thatched-roof 

cabana at Ramon’s Village Resort, an oasis on the soft 

sandy beach, surrounded by coconut palms, colorful 

bougainvillea and hibiscus. 

Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, internal flights per itinerary, 7 nights accommodations. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7531 

PANAMA DISCOVERY 

Panama City • Colon • Gatun Lake • Panama Canal • El Valle de Anton 


Book by November 12 & Save $100 

While many travelers see Panama from the deck 

of a huge cruise ship, this trip takes you on a 

different discovery of Panama. Explore Panama 

City and its older sections, see a town situated in the 

crater of a dormant volcano, visit a tropical zoo, and 

play on the beach. You’ll still experience the famous 

canal and locks, with a day cruise on Gatun Lake and 

a cruise through the Canal itself offering up close 

views of the locks. You’ll also enjoy lunch overlooking 

the Canal and visit the Miraflores Locks and Canal 

Museum. Cruise through jungle canals and explore 

by land the rainforests and villages of central Panama 

where you can visit an Embera Indian village. Relax at 

a rainforest resort and a Pacific Ocean resort. Immerse 

yourself in the wonders of Panama. 

NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights accommodations, 

20 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7559 

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THAILAND 

Bangkok • Chiang Mai • Phuket 

March 18-29, 2019 • 12 Days $4,799 p/p double 

Explore the colorful city life in Bangkok, the laidback 

beauty of Chiang Mai, and the stunning 

views in Phuket, Thailand. Whether you’re traveling 

on a river or by land you can appreciate the grand 

architecture of famous temples, the simple life of 

colorful markets and stilt houses, and the exotic 

scenery for which Thailand is known. See the Temple 

of Dawn and Grand Palace while on a luxurious dinner 

cruise along the River of Kings. Visit the floating 

market of Damnoen Saduak and tour two of the most 

distinguished temples in Bangkok. See the Phuket 

FantaSea Show, inspired by Thailand’s rich and exotic 

heritage. Take a walk with an elephant through the 

jungle and canoe around James Bond Island, the most 

famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. 


NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, internal flights per 

itinerary, 9 nights accommodations, 13 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip#7629 

JAPAN IN BLOOM 

Tokyo • Mount Fuji • Hakone • Kamakura • Kaga Onsen • Kanazawa • Kyoto • Osaka • Hiroshima 

March 25-April 4, 2019 • 11 Days $8,169 p/p double 

Discover the essence of Japan from the cultural 

depths to the heights of Mount Fuji during cherry 

blossom season. Immerse yourself into the blooming 

flowers and history surrounding the Imperial Palace 

Garden in Tokyo and visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National 

Park. See Osaka Castle, and Temple of the Great 

Buddha. Numerous shrines and temples fascinate 

architecture, history, and spiritual fans alike. Take time 

out and enjoy the healing, restful waters of Kaga Onsen 

and focus your attention at a traditional tea ceremony 

and Zen mediation session. Allowing for a greater 

appreciation of cultural wonders, these gardens, trees, 

sacred mountains, shrines, and temples invite you to 

delve into the complex, historical, and beautiful land 

of Japan. 





PARIS, BURGUNDY & PROVENCE 

Paris • Beaune • Lyon • Avignon • Les-Baux-de-Provence • Aix-en-Provence • Saint-Paul-de-Vence • Nice • Eze 

April 24-May 4, 2019 • 11 Days $5,499 p/p double 

New Trip! 

Delectable food and wine mixed with architectural 

wonders are the makings for a perfect taste 

of France. Fly non-stop from Indianapolis to Paris 

and start your journey seeing the most famous sites 

including the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. 

Enjoy wine tasting and lunch at a winery in Burgundy. 

Tour Chateau de Cormatin with lavishly gilded rooms, 

extensive gardens and a moat. Take a cooking class and 

sample local specialties at a market in Lyon. Explore 

the Palais des Papes in Avignon and see the Roman 

aqueduct of Pont Du Gard. Wander cobblestone streets 

through the beautiful walled villages of Provence. Visit 

the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arles, home to one 

of the most well-preserved Roman amphitheaters and 

gaze upon the stunning scenery of the Cote d’Azur. 



OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 

Berlin • Dresden • Prague • Regensburg • Munich • Oberammergau • Titisee • Stuttgart 

August 1-12, 2020 • 12 Days $4,249 p/p double Land Only* 

New Trip! 

© Passionsspiele Oberammergau 2010 / Foto: Brigitte Maria Mayer 

The year 2020 marks the 42nd time since 

1634 that the Passion Play will be presented 

in Oberammergau, Germany. More than 2,000 

participants bring to life the story of the Crucifixion of 

Christ – from His entry into Jerusalem to His Resurrection 

and Ascension into Heaven. Be there to witness this 

spectacle of pageantry with a majestic mountain 

backdrop. Visit the grandiose Neuschwanstein Castle 

and tour Berlin’s newest attraction, the Jewish Museum. 

Enjoy a Folkloric dinner show in Prague and a traditional 

beer house style dinner in Munich. Join a local guide 

for sightseeing tours in Berlin, Dresden, Prague, and 

Munich and relax in the Black Forest in beautiful Titisee. 

Secure your spot now for this widely sought after, 

intensely popular, once-in-a-decade opportunity. 

*Price does not include airfare. NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip Includes: 10 nights accommodations, 


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PANAMA CANAL & SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE 

Fort Lauderdale • Half Moon Cay • Aruba • Curacao • Panama Canal • Lake Gatun • Panama • Costa Rica 

November 3-14, 2018 • 12 Days From $2,499 p/p double 

SET SAIL 

Embark on what savvy world travelers consider 

the thrill of a lifetime – cruising the Panama Canal. 

Board Holland America Line’s recently refurbished ms 

Zuiderdam and watch from the deck as you gently float 

through a portion of the locks that changed the course 

of history. Unforgettable canal cruising is only part of 

this cruise! The canal leads the way to Gatun Lake, a 

scenic panorama of wildlife-rich islands and sun-dappled 

jungles. A day in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica allows you to 

tour a rainforest canopy or visit a pineapple plantation. 

Stop at three sun-warmed islands: Holland America 

Line’s Bahamian private island, Half Moon Cay and Aruba 

and Curacao, charming islands with boutiques in pastel 

colored Dutch-style buildings and world-renowned for 

diving. 

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 1 night hotel accommodation, 10 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland 

America Line’s ms Zuiderdam; 1 breakfast on land, all meals on ship, transfers, taxes and port charges. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7417 

AMERICAN QUEEN: ANTEBELLUM SOUTH CRUISE 

New Orleans • Nottoway Plantation • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg • Greenville • Memphis 

November 4-12, 2018 • 9 Days From $4,859 p/p double 

Roll with the rhythm of the mighty Mississippi River 

as you cruise from New Orleans to Memphis on the 

American Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat 

in the world. Experience a taste of the true South and 

authentic Southern culture as you journey through 

living history and soak in the romantic spirit of the 

Antebellum era. 

Spend one night in a luxury hotel in New Orleans 

before boarding your boat to set sail on the Mississippi, 

deep into the heart of Dixie. Fertile cotton fields, 

vast sugar cane plantations, and imposing pillared 

mansions will transport you back in time, as will the 

Civil War battlefields. Discover a side of our country 

that few ever see – from the indescribable perspective 

of the river. 

Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 1 night hotel accommodation, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on the American Queen Steamboat 

Company’s American Queen, 1 breakfast on land, all meals on ship, shore excursions per itinerary, transfers, taxes and port charges. Trip #7378 


SET SAIL 

WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE 

Fort Lauderdale • Bahamas • Jamaica • Grand Cayman • Cozumel 

January 12-20, 2019 • 9 Days From $1,899 p/p double 

This is the Caribbean of reggae rhythms, worldclass 

diving, and ancient Mayan ruins. Brilliant 

coral reefs teeming with schools of tropical fish and 

perfect white sand beaches greet you at almost every 

stop. Overnight in Fort Lauderdale then board the 

luxurious ms Nieuw Amsterdam and set sail for favorite 

islands including Holland America Line’s private 

island, Half Moon Cay. The ship recently received new 

entertainment venues and life on board is like being 

in a sophisticated city with all the pleasures and perks. 

Choose from a variety of optional shore excursions for 

adventures and sightseeing: horseback riding on the 

beach, exploring the Mayan ruins at Tulum, swimming 

with stingrays, visiting the Cayman Turtle Farm, and 

duty-free shopping. 

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam, 

1 night hotel accommodation, all meals on ship, transfers, taxes and port charges. Trip #7533 

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE 

Fort Lauderdale • Bahamas • Turks & Caicos • Dominican Republic • Bonaire • Curacao • Aruba 

February 24-March 6, 2019 • 11 Days Call for current promotional pricing 

Discover the crystal-clear water, warm sand, and 

pastel-colored Dutch architecture of the “ABC 

islands,” the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Bonaire, 

and Curacao. You’ll also visit popular Grand Turk, 

ringed by translucent waters teeming with fish and a 

bonanza for divers, the new phenomenon of Amber 

Cove in the Dominican Republic, and Holland America 

Line’s private island, Half Moon Cay. Enjoy three days 

at sea on board the luxurious ms Koningsdam to relax 

and rejuvenate, delight in new dining options, partake 

in daily shipboard activities, and enjoy wonderful 

nightly entertainment. While in port, choose from a 

variety of optional shore excursions for adventures 

and sightseeing. Leave the blistery cold wind and 

snow of winter behind and set sail on a tropical cruise. 

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: 10 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam; all meals on ship, transfers, taxes and 

port charges. Trip #7570 

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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CRUISE 

Sydney • Eden • Melbourne • Hobart • Milford Sound • Dunedin • Akaroa • Wellington • Napier • Rotorua • Auckland 

January 23-February 11, 2019 • 20 Days From $5,849 p/p double 

SET SAIL 

Discover Australia and New Zealand, where the 

majestic and beautiful collide with the utterly 

unique. See the secluded beaches and striped red cliffs 

of Eden. Port in fashionable Melbourne. Visit Tasmania, 

home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and the 

Tasmanian devil. Cross the Tasman Sea to New Zealand 

and marvel at the hanging valleys and spectacular 

waterfalls of Milford Sound. Cruise the east coast 

stopping in Akaroa, Christchurch, Wellington, and Napier. 

Immerse yourself in Maori culture while in Rotorua. Extra 

days in the beautiful harbor city of Sydney provide time 

to see the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanical Gardens, 

and the native animals at an Australian wildlife park. Sail 

on Holland America Line’s ms Noordam for an adventure 

of a lifetime. 

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 14 nights shipboard accommodations on Holland America Line’s ms Noordam, 3 nights 

hotel accommodations, all meals on the ship, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes and port charges. Trip #7534 

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE 

Oahu • Maui • Kauai • Hawaii 

March 28-April 7, 2019 • 11 Days From $3,999 p/p double 

A Polynesian paradise of unbridled beauty awaits! 

Begin with two nights in Honolulu and enjoy a city tour 

with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the exhibits at the USS 

Arizona Memorial. Then board NCL’s Pride of America 

and slip into a relaxed frame of mind, knowing you 

won’t have to unpack to island-hop. Take a sunrise 

journey to the top of Mount Haleakala in Maui and still 

have time for a stroll on the beach. The lush island of 

Kauai is home to Fern Grotto and the Na Pali coastline 

with 4,000-foot-tall cliffs. From the Big Island of Hawaii, 

visit Kona, the gateway to the sunny western coast, 

ideal for snorkeling in a protected marine preserve. 

The “freestyle cruising” gives you the flexibility to 

create the Hawaiian experience that is perfect for you! 

Ship’s Registry: United States. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Norwegian 

Cruise Line’s Pride of America; all meals on ship, transfers, taxes and port charges. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7572 


SET SAIL 

HOLLAND & BELGIUM AT TULIP TIME 

Amsterdam • Heusden • Nuenen • Maastricht • Antwerp • Brussels 

April 6-14, 2019 • 9 Days From $4,299 p/p double 

New Trip! Call for Current Promotions! 

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY WITH DANUBE CRUISE 

Budapest • Bratislava • Vienna • Durnstein • Melk • Salzburg • Linz • Passau • Munich • Oberammergau 

August 22-September 4, 2020 • 14 Days From $6,799 p/p double Cruise Only* 

New Trip! 

The classic tulip time experience awaits with the 

ideal mix of modern cities and historic towns—all 

dressed up in vibrant spring colors! Overnight in 

Amsterdam and choose to visit the famous Keukenhof 

Gardens and tiptoe through millions of tulips or enjoy 

“Morning with the Masters” on a private tour at the 

Amsterdam Hermitage Museum. Along the way, see the 

windmills of Kinderdijk, the national heritage sites of 

Maastricht, follow the footsteps of Van Gogh in Nuenen, 

and explore a 13th century fortress in Heusden. Delight 

in the diamonds of Antwerp, see extraordinary works by 

one of the city’s most beloved sons, Peter Paul Rubens, 

and taste Belgian waffles and chocolates in Brussels— 

all the while enjoying the all-inclusive benefits on board 

Uniworld’s elegant River Queen. 

Ship’s Registry: Switzerland. Note: Most river cruise gangways are not wheelchair accessible and all guests should be able to walk unassisted on the gangway to board and disembark the 

ship. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Uniworld’s River Queen, all meals, drinks and gratuities on ship, 6 days 

of included shore excursions, transfers, taxes and port charges. Trip #7597 

The year 2020 marks the 42nd time since 

1634 that the Passion Play will be presented 

in Oberammergau, Germany. More than 2,000 

participants bring to life the story of the Crucifixion 

of Christ – from His entry into Jerusalem to His 

Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven. Witness this 

spectacle of pageantry combined with a luxurious 

seven-night cruise along the fabled Danube River, a 

perfectly composed journey through old-world capitals 

and charming villages. Visit Melk Abbey, Dachau 

Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Museum, and 

Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy a private viewing of the 

acclaimed art collection of the Kunstkammer Vienna 

and a concert in a Viennese palace. Secure your spot 

now for this once-in-a-decade opportunity. 

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands. *Cruise only pricing. Price does not include airfare. Note: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. 

Trip Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, 7 nights shipboard accommodations on Uniworld’s Maria Theresa, 5 nights hotel accommodations, all meals, drinks 

and gratuities on ship, 8 meals on land, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, transfers, taxes and port charges. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7584 

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22 ND ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY THEATRE SPECTACULAR 

The Band’s Visit • Carousel • King Kong • Pretty Woman: The Musical 

October 9-13, 2018 • 5 Days $3,199 p/p double 

November 13-17, 2018 • 5 Days $3,249 p/p double with Radio City Rockettes 

HEAD EAST 

The Big Apple beckons and we have your Broadway 

tickets! Join us on one of our annual New York Theatre 

trips and see four popular musicals, tour Manhattan, 

and enjoy some special experiences. See Rodgers and 

Hammerstein’s timeless musical Carousel, which has been 

nominated for 11 Tony Awards. Fall in love at The Band’s 

Visit, a smash hit off-Broadway and also nominated for 

11 Tony Awards. See Pretty Woman: The Musical, based 

on the 1990 film which made Julia Roberts a star and 

boosted the career of Richard Gere. And finish with the 

colossal production of King Kong featuring a 20-story, 

2,000-pound gorilla and revives the tale of a young actress 

and a maverick filmmaker on their voyage to capture the 

greatest wonder the world has ever seen. The November 

tour also includes the Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas 

Spectacular. 


Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7425/#7426 

HUDSON RIVER VALLEY 

West Point • Washingtonville • Hyde Park • Rhinebeck • Tarrytown • Nyack • Cold Spring 


Book by July 20 & Save $100 

Experience the vibrant fall foliage as you travel 

along the Hudson River, one of our nation’s most 

scenic rivers. Ever since Henry Hudson sailed his ship, 

the Half Moon, up the river in 1609, artists have found 

inspiration for their work, American aristocracy have 

found comfort in their fabulous estates, and today, 

students perfect their skills at renowned military 

and culinary academies. Tour the mansions of the 

Rockefellers and Vanderbilts and the National Historic 

Site of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home. Visit Boscobel, 

offering spectacular views of the Hudson River, and 

take a narrated cruise on the Hudson River. Visit the U.S. 

Military Academy at West Point, tour America’s oldest 

winery and enjoy lunch at the Culinary Institute of 

America. 

Trip includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. 



GO WEST 

WESTERN CANYON COUNTRY 

Sedona • Grand Canyon National Park • Antelope Canyon • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area • 

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park 


Three National Parks. Two Navajo Tribal Parks. 

Escape to some of the best national parks in America 

— each distinctive and extraordinary in its own way! 

Travel through the parks of Arizona and Utah, including 

the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National 

Parks with ample free time to enjoy the remarkable and 

diverse landscapes your way. View plunging canyons, 

towering sandstone cliffs, stunning red rock formations, 

colorful pinnacles and a sculpted petrified sand dune. 

Take a Pink Jeep tour in Sedona’s Red Rock Country, 

join Navajo guides for tours of Monument Valley and 

Antelope Canyon and enjoy a boat tour on Lake Powell. 

Spend two nights overlooking the Grand Canyon. 

NOTE: Park accommodations are rustic yet comfortable with modest amenities. TV’s may not be available and cell and internet service is very limited. Accommodations in Zion National 

Park are cabins – a short walk along paved paths to the main lodge. Trip includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 7 nights accommodations, 11 meals, sightseeing and 

admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7358 

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel 



Postcard picture perfect, the scenery of Palm 

Springs, California is a beautiful backdrop for your 

adventures. This desert oasis set in the Coachella 

Valley enjoys 350 days of sunshine a year and was once 

home to Hollywood stars like Bob Hope and the Rat 

Pack. Ride an Aerial Tramway along the majestic cliffs 

to Mount San Jacinto State Park and savor dinner, and 

the views, at the top. Visit the Palm Springs Art Museum 

and take an optional jeep tour to learn about the Agua 

Caliente band of Cahuilla people and to see the San 

Andreas Fault. Experience the Palm Springs VillageFest, 

a vibrant street fair, and enjoy ample free time to shop 

along the palm tree-lined streets, golf, or lounge by the 

pool soaking up the warmth of the desert sun. 

Trip includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 3 nights accommodations, 5 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. 


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YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER 

West Yellowstone • Yellowstone National Park 

February 9-13, 2019 • 5 Days From $1,899 p/p double 


GO WEST 

Explore Yellowstone National Park by snowmobile 

or snowcoach! See the bubbling mud pots, herds of 

bison and Old Faithful blanketed in snow – all without 

the crowds of summer. Adventure-seekers will be thrilled 

cruising through the park by snowmobile or, if you prefer 

to sightsee in heated, comfortable transportation, go 

by snowcoach instead. Enjoy two full days of guided 

snowmobiling or two days touring by snowcoach. An 

extra day on this favorite trip allows for independent 

exploration of the area. Visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery 

Center, see a wilderness film at the IMAX Theatre, shop 

the quaint stores, try cross-country skiing, or if two days 

of snowmobiling wasn’t enough, consider adding an 

optional excursion. 

This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required. Trip includes: round trip air from 

Indianapolis, 4 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7550 

UTAH’S ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS 

Moab • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Dead Horse Point State Park 

April 29-May 3, 2019 • 5 Days From $2,199 p/p double 

New Trip! 

Adventures await you in Arches National Park and 

Canyonlands National Park, where the Colorado 

River snakes through colorful canyons and red 

sandstone, and the vistas, mesas, and buttes are 

breathtaking. Take to the waters of the Colorado 

River for a mild whitewater rafting adventure. See the 

unusual rock spires and outcroppings on a guided 

tour of Arches National Park. A Jet boat and SUV tour 

through Canyonlands National Park reveals a vast 

array of twisting red rock canyons and a high plateau 

rising 2,000 feet. And at Dead Horse Point State Park 

savor a picnic dinner as the sun sets over the canyon. 

Your adventure headquarters is the Red Cliffs Lodge, 

surround by towering cliffs and magnificent views of 

the Colorado River. 

NOTE: This itinerary covers areas of higher altitudes and includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip includes: round trip air from 



SOUTHERN EXPOSURE 

JEKYLL ISLAND GETAWAY 

Jekyll Island Club Resort 

October 29-November 1, 2018 • 4 Days $1,659 p/p double 

Book by July 24 & Save $100 

In 1886, 53 prominent American tycoons founded 

the Jekyll Island Club and created an exclusive 

gilded era retreat on Georgia’s coast. The once 

private hunting club is now part of The Jekyll Island 

Club National Historic Landmark District, one of the 

largest preservation projects in the southeast. Let 

sprawling beaches and a canopy of live oaks draw 

you in and stories of lavish lawn parties pique your 

curiosity. Discover the history of the island with a tram 

tour, visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to learn about 

this protected species, and take a cruise to observe 

bottlenose dolphins feeding and playing in their 

natural habitat. Three nights at the Jekyll Island Club 

Resort allow for ample free time to indulge in the many 

amenities and to relax in the pristine setting. 



SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY 

San Antonio • Fredericksburg • LBJ Ranch 

November 13-17, 2018 • 5 Days $1,839 p/p double 

Relax Texas-style when you settle in to your River 

Walk hotel on a fun San Antonio getaway! Historic 

missions, River Walk restaurants and shops, Spanish 

architecture, and a beautiful river centerpiece make 

this a truly remarkable city. Enjoy an exclusive afterhours 

visit to the Alamo, including a tour of the Alamo 

church, the Shrine of Texas Liberty, and the Long 

Barrack Museum—one of the oldest buildings in San 

Antonio. Explore charming Fredericksburg, nestled in 

the Hill Country and rich with German heritage, and 

tour the LBJ Ranch, the birthplace of the 36th President 

of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Take a 

narrated cruise along the Paseo del Rio (River Walk), and 

immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere of this 

historic Texas city. 

NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Trip includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 4 nights 

accommodations, 5 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, ground transportation. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7406 

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SPRING PILGRIMAGE IN NATCHEZ 

Baton Rouge • Natchez • Vicksburg 

March 24-28, 2019 • 5 Days $1,999 p/p double 

Elegant mansions from a bygone era come to 

life during Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez. Travel 

through antebellum history with live performances 

highlighting Southern culture and a progressive dinner 

that awakens your taste buds! Tour ornate homes full 

of period antiques and boasting heavenly gardens. 

Overnight at Monmouth Historic Inn, an early 19th 

century antebellum mansion in Natchez, set in 26 acres 

of manicured gardens and a National Historic Landmark. 

Visit Vicksburg National Military Park where the Union 

Army finally forced the surrender of the Confederates on 

July 4, 1863. Cap off the tour by staying at the impressive 

Nottoway Plantation in nearby Baton Rouge, complete 

with a one of a kind farewell dinner. 

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE 

NOTE: Historic home visits require climbing stairs, walking and standing for periods of time and most are not handicapped accessible. Age restriction; no children under age 10. 



BELLE OF LOUISVILLE OKTOBERFEST 

1 Day $139 p/p 

2 Dates! 

With the Horseshoe Casino • October 13, 2018 

With Schimpff’s Confectionery • October 20, 2018 

Ein Prosit! Celebrate Oktoberfest cruising the Ohio River on the Belle of Louisville, the oldest 

operating river steamboat in the country. 

Trip Includes: round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, 1 lunch, sightseeing and admissions 

per itinerary. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7433/#7434 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN CHICAGO 

1 Day $96 p/p 

2 Dates! 

November 29, 2018 

December 1, 2018 

DAY TRIPS 

Holiday shopping in Chicago is easy when you leave the hassle of driving and parking to 

Ambassadair. 

Trip Includes: round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, continental breakfast and snacks on bus. 

Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7513/#7514 


OPEN ROAD 

TRAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA 

New Tygart Flyer • Durbin Rocket • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad • Blackwater Falls State Park • 

Blennerhasset Island Historic State Park 


Toot! Toot! Calling all train fanatics, fall foliage 

enthusiasts and history buffs — don’t miss this 

exciting trip to the heart of West Virginia! Three 

unique trains will take you winding through unspoiled 

wilderness, passing high falls, vibrant foliage, and free 

flowing rivers. Historic places, quaint towns, and talented 

performers and musicians beckon you to explore their 

home and culture. View the Blackwater River Falls, one 

of the most photographed sites in West Virginia, take a 

paddlewheel boat to tour Blennerhasset Mansion, and 

enjoy The Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre. Unpack only 

once at a mountain resort amidst the gorgeous Allegheny 

Mountains, taking daily excursions to area attractions. 

Trip includes: round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, 4 nights accommodations, 10 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. 


AUTUMN IN BRANSON 

The Texas Tenors • The Oakridge Boys • The Duttons • Samson • Dogwood Canyon 

October 17-20, 2018 • 4 Days $969 p/p double 

The Ozarks Mountains and shows in Branson are 

bursting with colorful arrangements this fall! 

Travel to “The Live Music Show Capital of the World” 

to see four popular shows: The Texas Tenors, The 

Oakridge Boys, The Duttons, and Samson at the Sight 

& Sound Theatre. Stay at Branson Landing, featuring 

a scenic boardwalk along the Taneycomo Lakefront 

and ample shopping. Explore the parlors, cabins, and 

the Grand Staircase of the RMS Titanic after a themed 

dinner with a cast member from the Titanic Museum. 

Enjoy a student prepared dinner at the College of the 

Ozarks. View spectacular fall scenery on an open-air 

tram ride through Dogwood Canyon, passing herds of 

bison, elk, and longhorn cattle. The brilliant colors and 

sounds of Branson await! 

Trip Includes: round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis, 3 nights accommodations, 6 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. 


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WASHINGTON, D.C. CHERRY BLOSSOMS 

Washington, D.C. • Mount Vernon • Gettysburg 

April 3-9, 2019 • 7 Days $1,679 p/p double 

New Trip! 

OPEN ROAD 

Watch the scenery roll by at a leisurely pace to 

Washington, D.C., arriving to see spring in full swing 

and the city abloom with cherry blossoms and 

festivities. The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, 

ignite the city with a sea of pale pink and white blossoms. 

A brunch cruise on the Potomac River is sure to impress 

with its views of these trees and several monuments. 

You’ll also visit favorite sites in the area, including 

George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Arlington National 

Cemetery, National Mall Monuments, Smithsonian 

Museums and the U.S. Capitol Building. Stops en route 

include Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Gettysburg 

National Military Park and the Flight 93 National 

Memorial in Pennsylvania. 



KENTUCKY SPIRIT 

Petersburg • Newport, Berea • Georgetown 

April 25-27, 2019 • 3 Days $679 p/p double 

New Trip! 

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Spirit, by definition, refers to the very essence 

or qualities that form the character of a person, 

nation or group. The introduction of two inspirational 

attractions in Kentucky add a spirit of faith and family. 

Visit the Creation Museum, a state-of-the-art museum 

where pages of the Bible vividly come to life, and the 

Ark Encounter, featuring a full-size Noah’s Ark built 

according to the dimensions given in the Bible. On 

this stirring journey you’ll also tour Berea College, 

the first interracial and coeducational college in the 

South, see the works of local artists, take a dinner 

cruise on the Ohio River, and at the Old Friends Retired 

Thoroughbred Farm, hear stories of victory and strife 

in the lives of the residents, such as Kentucky Derby 

champion War Emblem. 




‘TIS THE SEASON 

CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON 

Daniel O’Donnell • Shoji Tabuchi • The Andy Williams Ozark Mountain Christmas Show • Million Dollar Quartet • 

Showboat Branson Belle 

November 28-December 1, 2018 • 4 Days $899 p/p double 

Branson CVB Photo 

Sparkling lights, holiday decorations, and 

festivities transform Branson into a winter 

wonderland! Lovely views of the hills await at the Welk 

Resort Hotel. Five shows feature nostalgic renditions 

of times past as well as your favorite holiday songs and 

hymns combined with outstanding entertainment. 

The Million Dollar Quartet brings to life one of the most 

memorable nights in music history. The award-winning 

talent on the Showboat Branson Belle, Jimmy Osmond, 

the Lennon Sisters, Daniel O’Donnell, and Shoji 

Tabuchi are sure to stir up some holiday cheer with 

their dazzling performances. There is no better way to 

revive your Christmas spirit than on a tour to the Ozarks 

celebrating all the traditions and truths of the season. 



SAVANNAH AT CHRISTMASTIME 

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District 

November 29-December 2, 2018 • 4 Days $1,599 p/p double 

Book by August 24 & Save $100 

Dressed in her holiday best, Savannah evokes oldworld 

Christmas charm. Boasting the country’s largest 

National Historic Landmark area, the city is home to 

restored mansions clustered amid 22 park-like squares, 

the Bonaventure Cemetery, made famous by the 

bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, 

and a bustling City Market – all decorated for the season. 

Learn about Southern Christmas heritage on a narrated 

trolley tour. Walk through the Coastal Georgia Botanical 

Gardens where a million lights shine during the holidays. 

Visit the Owens-Thomas House and tour the Juliette 

Gordon Low Birthplace. See the Cathedral of St. John the 

Baptist beautifully decorated for Christmas and enjoy a 

delightful holiday show at the Historic Savannah Theatre. 



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EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 

Dusseldorf • Cologne • Freiburg • Colmar • Basel • Heidelberg • Frankfurt 

December 1-8, 2018 • 8 Days $2,999 p/p double 

Discover the magic of historic European Christmas 

Markets. Since the Middle Ages, these authentic holiday 

markets have been held outdoors in cities and villages 

throughout Europe. Locals and travelers alike enjoy 

the jovial atmospheres of these markets, celebrating 

the holiday season with shopping, food, and drink. 

Each town specializes in its own local delicacies and 

traditional products. Begin in Cologne, Germany, sister 

city to Indianapolis, and continue by train to Freiburg. 

Visit Basel, Switzerland; Colmar, France and two smaller, 

storybook villages in the Alsace region. Top off the trip 

in Heidelberg, a city that will capture your heart with its 

charm and character, not to mention the mighty castle in 

the center of it all! 


NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Traveling by train also involves steps. Trip Includes: round trip air from 


WHITE CHRISTMAS DREAMS IN VERMONT 

Stowe • Woodstock • Montpelier • Burlington 


Book by August 31 & Save $100 

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Bing Crosby singing White Christmas evokes dreamy 

images of gentle snow falling on a quaint Vermont 

country inn. Spend three nights at the Stowe Mountain 

Lodge with a host of winter activities from skiing and 

snowmobiling to ice skating and snowshoeing. Venture 

to charming towns to sample Vermont treats, see the 

state’s Christmas tree, and watch as candy canes are 

made. Enjoy the Woodstock Wassail Weekend festivities 

including a parade, Yule log, and caroling on the idyllic 

Village Green. Experience the traditions of a 19th 

century Vermont Christmas at Billings Farm & Museum, 

tour elegant and historic homes decorated for the 

holidays, and celebrate the season with a Wassail Feast 

at the Woodstock Inn, cherished for its preservation of 

New England heritage and elegance. 





NEW YORK CITY AT CHRISTMASTIME 

Crowne Plaza Times Square 


Book by September 7 & Save $100 

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Whether you’ve fallen in love with New York City 

from afar or surrendered your heart to it on many 

visits, you’re due for a holiday getaway in the Big 

Apple! Stay in Manhattan’s Times Square where there 

is something to see on every corner. A tour of the city’s 

holiday lights will awaken your Christmas spirit, especially 

when you see Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree, donned 

with over five miles of glistening lights! Have the option to 

see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and spend time 

shopping at nearby Macy’s and Saks. Dine in high style 

on Madison Avenue or at lively local street fairs, ideal for 

finding cheap eats. Start a yearly tradition with friends or 

family making memories in New York during the holiday 

season! 



HOLIDAY GETAWAY: FRENCH LICK, INDIANA 

West Baden Springs Hotel 

December 13-15, 2018 • 3 Days $749 p/p double 

Wrap yourself in elegance at the French Lick 

Springs Resort. The resort’s two grand hotels are 

dressed up for the holidays, and the grounds twinkle 

with a half-million lights. See the festive decorations 

and learn the local history on tours of both properties, 

then enjoy free time to soak up the holiday cheer. 

From your atrium view room at the West Baden 

Springs Hotel, gaze upon the glowing 40-foot 

Christmas tree centered beneath the majestic dome. 

See Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the Derby Dinner 

Theater and Christmas Treasures at Abbeydell Hall, 

located on a 20-acre estate that was once the home of 

Larry Bird. Making your own garland and having lunch 

at Stream Cliff Herb Farm tie this delightful holiday 

getaway into the perfect package. 



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ICELAND FOR NEW YEAR’S 

Reykjavik • Blue Lagoon • Gullfoss • Geysir • Thingvellir National Park 

December 28, 2018-January 2, 2019 • 6 Days $3,999 p/p double 

An unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience awaits 

you in Iceland! This country is as renowned for its unique 

Viking traditions and holiday antics as it is for geothermal 

marvels such as hot springs and geysers. On New 

Year’s Eve, the city of Reykjavik glows with traditional 

brenna (bonfires) and a remarkable display of fireworks. 

Celebrate at a gala event with dinner and dancing before 

touring the bonfires and watching the sky explode with 

color. 

Take the classic Golden Circle tour and see Gullfoss 

(Golden Waterfall), Geysir geothermal area, and 

Thingvellir National Park. Explore Reykjavik, enjoy a 

“Viking style” dinner, and soak in the famous Blue Lagoon 

hot springs. You’ll even have the option to take a tour to 

chase the Northern Lights. 


NOTE: This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain and/or snow and ice, is required. Trip Includes: round trip air from Indianapolis, 

4 nights accommodations, 8 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary. Escorted from Indianapolis. Trip #7485 

NEW ORLEANS FOR NEW YEAR’S 

Hotel Provincial New Orleans French Quarter 



New Orleans has a special style to celebrate New 

Year’s Eve. As the country’s second largest party, 

festivities include Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ 

Eve party, the Sugar Bowl Fan Fest and Mardi Grasstyle 

parade, midnight fireworks, and a fleur de lis 

drop. Welcome 2019 with an exquisite dinner at your 

luxurious hotel followed by a Mississippi River cruise 

complete with dancing, entertainment, and spectacular 

views of the skyline and fireworks. Begin the New 

Year with a traditional Reveillon Dinner. See oak trees 

sparkling with thousands of lights. Get a feel for the 

history of the antebellum south at Oak Alley Plantation, 

see the city highlights on a guided tour, and visit the 

world-acclaimed National WWII Museum. Ample free 

time allows you to explore and celebrate your way. 





TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE 

Los Angeles • Pasadena • Santa Monica 



Celebrate New Year’s at the Tournament 

of Roses Parade in Pasadena! You’ll have a 

grandstand seat at the beginning of the parade route 

to watch the marching bands from throughout the 

nation, as well as the equestrian units and floral floats. 

The day after the parade, visit the floats and see them 

up close to appreciate the design, workmanship, and 

hundreds of hours that go into their creation. Discover 

Los Angeles on a private city tour, explore Santa 

Monica, and wander through the Getty Center and 

the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. 

Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the famed Rose Garden Tea 

Room at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and 

Botanical Gardens and ring in the New Year with a 

special New Year’s Eve dinner party. 



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Insurance Company. For trips that Travel Protection is 

not offered, Cancellation Waiver is offered and applies to 

trips with charter flights and day trips by motorcoach. This 

covers any penalties incurred by changes or cancellation 

up to 24 hours prior to departure of air and/or ground 

components. It does not cover trip protection fees, nonrefundable 

optional tours, one-way travel, or voluntary 

changes made to your plans that result in a price increase. 

The Cancellation Waiver may only be purchased at the 

time of booking and is valid for new bookings only on 

selected trips. If the Cancellation Waiver is desired, it must 

be purchased by each paying passenger on the reservation 

and each person sharing accommodations. 

REVISIONS & CHANGES Changes are subject to a $50 

per person change fee plus any applicable cancellation 

charges or increases in the package price. Ambassadair 

will make every effort to operate the tour as advertised; 

however, Ambassadair reserves the right to alter or curtail 

the itinerary or substitute as deemed necessary. 

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Final documents will be mailed 

approximately 10-14 days prior to departure. Documents 

will not be delivered without full payment on a reservation. 

Regulations specifically state that all passengers must 

present a government issued photo identification when 

boarding (both ways). Any person who cannot prove that 

he or she is the person designated on the reservation will 

not be allowed to board the aircraft. International flights 

require that you be able to present a valid U.S. passport 

as required. We recommend that your passport has six 

months validity and at least 3 blank pages. Non-U.S. 

citizens should consult the consulate of host country 

regarding documentation required. 

CANADA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Any person may be 

denied entry to Canada for reasons including, but not 

limited to, security risks, health issues, financial condition, 

and involvement in criminal activity (regardless of degree 

or length of time since such crimes occurred) such as DUI, 

DWI, reckless driving, negligent driving, misdemeanor 

drug possession, all felonies, domestic violence, 

shoplifting, theft, and other crimes. It is recommended that 

a person who has ever been charged with, or convicted of 

a crime obtain the necessary approval documents before 

attempting to enter Canada. To learn more about applying 

for and receiving these approvals and corresponding 

documentation, we strongly recommend that you visit the 

following website or details regarding the requirements 

and process: www. cic.gc.ca/english/information/ 

inadmissibility/index.asp. This is only a guide. A Canadian 

immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada 

when you arrive at a port of entry. 

CHILDREN TRAVELING Children 17 and under must be 

accompanied by an adult. Federal Air Regulations require 

that any child over the age of 24 months must occupy a 

separate seat. A birth certificate is required to validate age 

of all infants under age two. Reduced prices for children 

on ground packages are based on children sharing a room 

with two adults. Passports are required for all international 

travel regardless of age. For Aruba and all Mexican 

destinations: any child 17 years or younger not traveling 

with both parents is required to carry a Parental Consent 

Form or permission letter signed by both parents and 

notarized at time of check-in. 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & LIABILITY Baggage allowance 

and fees vary and are not covered in the cost of the trip. 

For specific allowances and fees, see airline and refer to 

Ambassadair’s documents, mailed approximately 10 days 

before the trip. Questions regarding baggage restrictions 

on commercial carriers should be directed to that 

particular airline. 

AIR CARRIERS All trips are via commercial air carriers 

unless otherwise noted. Ambassadair acts as a sales 

agent for air carriers and reserves the right to designate 

any air carrier, including commuters and charter services, 

connecting routing and schedule from Indianapolis. 

Tickets issued are highly restrictive and may not be 

reissued, revalidated, or exchanged for another carrier or 

routing. 

AIR SCHEDULE Flight schedules are confirmed by 

Ambassadair as early as 60 days prior to departure date. 

A tentative flight schedule may be given; however, these 

schedules and air carriers are subject to change without 

notice until approximately two weeks prior to departure. 

You will receive your air schedule with your final 

documents approximately two weeks prior to departure. 

SEAT AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Seating and room 

requests made at the time of booking will be considered; 

however, these are requests, not guarantees. Although 

your seating preferences are forwarded to the airline, the 

airline cannot always honor these requests and pricing 

does not include assigned seats. 

TRAVEL DIRECTORS All departures designated “Escorted 

from Indianapolis,” with 20 guests or more will have an 

Ambassadair Travel Director throughout the trip. 

ACTIVITY LEVEL The amount of walking varies according 

to the tour. In general, European destinations require more 

walking over uneven surfaces. Please call our reservations 

team who can answer the activity level per trip. 

TRAVELERS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Persons 

needing special assistance and attention must report 

any disability to Ambassadair at the time the reservation 

is made. Ambassadair will make all reasonable efforts to 

accommodate the special needs for our travel guests. Such 

participants; however, should be aware that the Americans 

with Disabilities Act is inapplicable outside of the United 

States and the facilities outside the United States are 

limited. We require that persons requiring assistance be 

accompanied by a companion who is capable of and 

totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither 

Ambassadair nor its partners, nor its suppliers, may 

physically lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles. 

If a traveler thinks he or she may need assistance during a 

trip, please call Ambassadair to determine what assistance 

might be reasonably given. 

PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR Ambassadair may, at times, 

use photographs taken by your Travel Director or fellow 

travelers for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your 

likeness not be used, please tell your Travel Director or an 

Ambassadair representative. 

SUPPLIERS’ LIABILITIES Ambassadair makes 

arrangements with air carriers, hotels, car rental 

companies, and other independent parties to provide 

you with travel services you purchase. These services are 

subject to the conditions imposed by these suppliers, and 

their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of 

carriage, and international agreements. 

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE Grueninger Cruises and 

Tours, Inc., (dba: Grueninger Music Tours, Ambassadair, 

Ambassadair Groups and Incentives, Grueninger Tours) its 

employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, 

directors, agents and assigns (collectively “Grueninger”) 

does not own or operate any entity that is to or does 

provide goods or services for your trip, including, for 

example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local 

ground handlers, food service, or entertainment providers, 

etc. As a result, Grueninger is not liable for any negligent 

or willful act or failure to act of any such person, or of any 

other third party not under its control. Without limiting the 

foregoing, Grueninger accepts no responsibility for any risk 

or resulting injury, delay, inconvenience, damage, or death 

that results from criminal activity, weather or other acts of 

God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat thereof, 

illness, the provision of inappropriate or no medical 

attention or access to appropriate medical attention, the 

demands of indoor or outdoor activities, strikes, political 

or civil unrest, overbooking, structural or other defective 

conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, acts of 

terrorism or the threat thereof, insurrection or revolt, or 

any other event beyond its direct control. 

Both the U.S. State Department and the Centers for 

Disease Control publish and update important countryspecific 

information for travelers. We strongly recommend 

that you review them. They can presently be found 

at: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/ 

alertswarnings.html and https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ 

notices. 

Grueninger in its sole discretion reserves the right to 

decline to accept any participant as a member of these 

trips. Grueninger reserves the right in its sole discretion 

to terminate any participant who does not abide by its 

rules and regulations, and/or whose conduct is deemed 

to be such as to endanger the participant, the success 

of the program, or the welfare of other participants, 

staff members and/or third parties. In the event of 

such termination, the participant will be sent home at 

the expense of the participant and his or her parent or 

guardian. The manner and means of transporting the 

participant home shall be determined exclusively by 

Grueninger. In the event of such termination, there will 

be no refund whatsoever. The participant is personally 

liable to Grueninger for any damages caused by improper 

conduct. Grueninger may cancel any trip because of 

insufficient enrollment or for any other reason. The terms 

set forth in this agreement constitute the entire agreement 

between participant and Grueninger. Any amendment to 

this agreement must be made in writing and signed by 

both parties. 

No refunds will be made for features in the trip not 

utilized. The cost of replacing lost or stolen tickets is the 

responsibility of the passenger. If a flight or transfer by 

motorcoach or train is missed, whether by weather or 

other conditions beyond Grueninger’s control, participant 

is responsible to make his or her own arrangements and 

to pay all charges associated therewith. Participant’s 

retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after 

issuance shall constitute consent to the above. Grueninger 

issues airline tickets, hotel confirmations, and other 

travel documents for such services as an agent for the 

companies that provided these services directly. Airline 

tickets and hotel accommodations are subject to all terms 

and conditions of the respective suppliers (airlines, hotel 

chains, etc.) regarding travel. These suppliers may limit or 

exclude the accrual of frequent flyer or reward program 

points. 

Participants agree to hold Grueninger harmless for 

himself/herself/their self and his/her/their heirs and any 

of their minors, guests, and invitees and acknowledges 

the inherent risks involved in the use of the hotel’s 

swimming pool and/or body of water, which risks include, 

but are not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease 

or death from using the swimming pool or body of 

water. Participants also acknowledge and understand 

that use of the swimming pool or body of water by the 

participants is potentially dangerous and that the type of 

injury or damage described above can occur when using 

the swimming pool or body of water. PARTICIPANTS 

UNDERSTAND THERE WILL BE NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY 

AND IF THE PARTICIPANTS CHOOSE TO SWIM, THEY WILL 

DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. 

Participants hereby releases Grueninger, its staff and 

management, from any liability and/or responsibility for 

possible damage done by the participant to the Hotel, 

or any other facility used during the tour, including: 

buses; vehicles, the various attraction facilities and/or 

performance facilities. I understand that full responsibility 

for damage, if such is incurred, rests entirely with the 

participant to settle any claims, resulting from said 

damage, directly with the claimant. ARBITRATION: Any 

dispute concerning any literature concerning my trip, 

or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding 

arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. 

§§1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial 

Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) 

or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & 

Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation 

Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed 

by substantive (but not procedural) Indiana law and will 

take place in Indianapolis, Indiana. The arbitrator and 

not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have 

exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the 

interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, 

or formation of this contract, including but not limited 

to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or 

voidable. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you 

(and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury. 

Ambassadair, a division of Grueninger Travel Group 

9011 North Meridian Street 

Suite 100 

Indianapolis, IN 46260 

317.581.1122 | 800.225.9919 | ambassadair.com 

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