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Spring & Summer Getaways 2018 - Sightseeing Sports Coach&Cruise Shopping Casinos ...andmore!
Spring & Summer
                  Getaways 2018

Sightseeing   Sports   Coach & Cruise   Shopping   Casinos   ...and more!
Spring & Summer Getaways 2018 - Sightseeing Sports Coach&Cruise Shopping Casinos ...andmore!
The Hundt Family                      353 Manitou Drive, Kitchener

Dear Friends;
It has been said that travel
is the only thing you buy
                                      Index
that makes you richer. Travel              Sightseeing                               Pelee Island............................ 18   NEW! New Orleans Cruise..... 10
enriches your mind, body and          Agawa Canyon, Group of 7... 17                 Québec, Best of..................... 22       NEW! Transatlantic Cruise....... 6
soul. Inside this catalogue are       NEW! Ark Encounter............. 37             NEW! The New New York..... 32
a wealth of travel ideas to           Boston Sightseeing................ 35          Virginia Beach........................ 11          Mystery Tours
whet your appetite, as we look        California & The Rose Parade... 42             Washington........................... 12      Beautiful Day in Neighbourhood..14
forward to the return of spring       California Sightseeing............ 43          Western Canada 9-day..... 27-28               Gone with the Wind.............. 14
and the warmth of summer.             Cape Cod & Nantucket.......... 36              Western Canada 22-day... 29-30                NEW! Three Sisters................ 15
                                      Colorado............................... 41     Wisconsin Dells...................... 15
We are offering more flexibility
                                      Eastern Canada & Maritimes.... 24                                                                 Sports & Special Interest
than ever before with our tours,
                                      Follow the St. Lawrence......... 21                Big City Getaways                         Barrels, Bottles & Brews......... 16
and presenting more choices
                                      NEW! Cities of the Northeast.. 39              Chicago Getaway.................. 34          NEW! Blue Jays Chicago........ 45
than ever. Travel is never “one
                                      Holland, Tulip Festival............ 13         Montréal Getaway................. 34          NEW! Blue Jays Detroit.......... 45
size fits all”, and we are present-
                                      NEW! Iceland.......................... 4       New York City Getaway......... 33             NEW! Blue Jays Grand Slam.. 44
ing options such as: a) Combin-
                                      Îles de la Madeleine............... 23         Québec City Getaway............ 33            NASCAR Charlotte................. 46
ing tours for comprehensive
                                      NEW! Ireland........................... 5                                                    NEW! NASCAR Las Vegas...... 46
coverage of an area such as
                                      Lancaster, PA......................... 38          Casino Getaways                           NASCAR Michigan................. 46
"Great Cities of the Northeast"
                                      Mackinac Lilac Festival........... 13          Atlantic City........................... 47   NEW! NHL in NYC................. 35
preceded directly by our Ontario
                                      NEW! Manitoulin & Killarney... 20              Casino Lac Leamy.................. 48         Philadelphia Flower Show...... 12
sightseeing, b) offering your
                                      NEW! Mont Tremblant.......... 20               Poconos Casinos.................... 47        Virginia Beach Golf................ 11
choice of Broadway shows on
                                      Nashville................................ 16   Seneca & Allegany................. 49
our fabulous (and new!) "The
                                      New Hampshire..................... 40          Soaring Eagle Resort.............. 48              One Day Getaways
New New York" for people
                                      Newfoundland & East Coast.... 25               NEW! Turning Stone............. 49            Turn to pages 50-54 for a
seeing NYC for the second
                                      NEW! Newfoundland Fly....... 26                                                              variety of one day getaways,
or third time, c) offering the
                                      New York City Sightseeing..... 31                  Coach & Cruise                            including sports, entertainment,
award-winning musical Come
                                      Niagara-on-the-Lake.............. 18           Bermuda Cruise....................... 7       festivals, shopping, special
From Away on our New York
                                      NEW! Ontario Sightseeing......19               NEW! Florida Cruise................. 9        events and more!
City tour, our one day getaways
                                      Ottawa, Canada Day...............19            NEW! Hawaiian Cruise............. 8
to Toronto, and as a preview to
our Newfoundland tour.

If you are short on time, take a
look at our one-day getaways.
We offer a wide variety of get-
aways with something for ev-
                                      Contact Us                               or contact your travel agent!
eryone...sports fans, gardeners,      Call: 519 896 8687 or toll free: 1 800 461 8687
families, shoppers, sightseers,
theatre buffs, and more.
                                      Department Extensions:
We are offering the greatest          Reservations x 280, One Day Getaways x 284,
variety of tours we have ever
presented in our company’s            Coach Rentals x 282, Casino Express x 600
history, and we hope that by
leafing through this catalogue,       Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
you find something that truly
inspires you.
                                      Address: 353 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2C 1L5

We look forward to seeing you         After hours emergency #: 1 800 461 8687 (Emergency use only! Follow prompts for emergency contact.)
and we thank you for your
gratifying, ongoing support.
                                      Book online at: www.GreatCanadianHolidays.com
Sincerely yours,
The Hundt Family
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Are ou a first-time coach traveer?                                                                                       Keep an eye out for
                                                                                                                           these special tours!
You’ll love our wide variety of high-quality tour experiences spanning Canada and the U.S.
Here is just a few reasons why our getaways provide one of the best ways to travel:

VALUE: Your dollar goes a long way when you see everything that is included. We even include HST,
and our volume buying power with hotels and attractions allows us to offer superb quality at a very                        On these tours, we organize
affordable price.                                                                                                          events with the locals in dif-
                                                                                                                           ferent parts of our country
WORRY-FREE: No need to make hotel reservations, navigate busy streets or figure out how to spend                           to share stories, learn more
your time in an unknown place…we take care of everything for you, even making sure your luggage                            about each other and perhaps
is delivered to your room. There are still many opportunities to choose activities to your liking, with                    enjoy a meal together. We
flexible itineraries and accommodating tour directors.                                                                     think it’s important and fun
                                                                                                                           to meet our fellow Canadians
FUN: Well let’s face it…having fun is our reason for being, and that’s easy when you have a group                          in their home setting.
of people, a really well-planned and executed tour, and comfortable surroundings. Even if you travel
alone, you’re never lonely, and everyone ends up making lots of new friends.

FREE PICKUP SERVICE: What could be easier than complimentary pickup service from most cities and
towns in Southwestern Ontario? Why not get together with friends and family on a tour – we can
pick them up in their home town and you can rendez-vous with them on the coach. We have many
great stories of family reunions happening this way.                                                                       These tours offer unique and
                                                                                                                           memorable sightseeing that
So...if you’re new to Great Canadian, welcome! Travelling on our tours is like being part of a family,                     you won’t soon forget...don’t
and we look forward to having you aboard.                                                                                  forget to bring your camera!

                                                                                                                           These tours offer
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                                                                                                                           your fellow travellers.

    Offer applies to any Great Canadian Holidays getaway 3 days in length or more.
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                                                                                                                           From the snow-clad peaks
                                                                                                                           of the Rocky Mountains to
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Wiarton           Midland
                                                    Orillia

           Port Elgin         Collingwood        Barrie

                           Hanover                                 Bowmanville
                                                              Oshawa
         Goderich
                                             Toronto
                                       Kitchener
    Grand Bend                                   Hamilton

                                                 Niagara
Sarnia                         London

                        St. Thomas          Port Dover

              Chatham-Kent

         Over 100 FREE
         pickup locations
                                                                                 Helpful Hints
                                                                                 Required Travel Documentation: You require a            Our Drivers: Our award-winning drivers are the
         Our FREE pickup service
                                                                                 passport to enter the United States. The process is     best in the business. Dressed smartly in their red
         extends across a huge area
                                                                                 easier than ever, and application forms are avail-      jackets, company uniform and tie, they consis-
         from Bowmanville through to
                                                                                 able at any post office or online at www.ppt.gc.ca/     tently go “that extra mile” in making your holiday,
         Chatham (some restrictions),
                                                                                 can. Please allow adequate time for the applica-        whether one day or three weeks in length, the
         Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood,
                                                                                 tion to be processed before your date of travel.        best it can possibly be. You can depend on them
         Owen Sound down to Lake
                                                                                 Non-Canadian citizens are required to have the          to conduct themselves in a professional, friendly
         Erie and the Niagara Penin-
                                                                                 appropriate documents (travel visa) to enter the        and courteous manner, always keeping your safety
         sula. Pickup points are chosen
                                                                                 United States prior to day of travel. Please check      and comfort their number one priority.
         at convenient central spots in
                                                                                 with your consulate or our office for accurate and
         most cities and towns. Best of
                                                                                 timely information on required documentation.           Joining us From Afar? If you’re flying into To-
         all, this service is free!
                                                                                                                                         ronto to join us, we can make a hotel reservation
                                                                                 Free Hotel Accommodation: For travellers on             for you near the Toronto airport at a preferred
         Getting together with
                                                                                 multi-day tours who live more than 100 kilome-          rate. A convenient shuttle can take you to your
         friends or relatives from oth-
                                                                                 tres from Kitchener, we are pleased to offer com-       hotel, then you can join us the next morning on
         er parts of Southern Ontario
                                                                                 plimentary accommodation the night before the           any of the tours in this catalogue. We’ll pick you
         has never been easier! Some
                                                                                 tour (in Kitchener). You can leave your car at our      up right at the hotel.
         departure points beyond
                                                                                 Kitchener office throughout the tour (manned 24
         these areas are available at a
                                                                                 hours a day) and begin your tour refreshed and          Carefree Cancellation Protection “Cancel with
         small surcharge. Or - if you’d
                                                                                 relaxed. We can make all the arrangements for           No Hassle”: On select tours we offer a Carefree
         prefer to drive to Kitchener
                                                                                 you at the time of your reservation.                    Cancellation program to allow you to “cancel
         and begin your tour there,
                                                                                                                                         with no hassle” right up to one full business day
         you certainly can. We have
                                                                                 Fragrances: We ask that all passengers remem-           prior to departure. Enquire at time of booking.
         plenty of free parking where
                                                                                 ber that we are travelling in an enclosed envi-
         you can leave your car.
                                                                                 ronment and to please refrain from the use of           Small Groups: We welcome all groups, small
                                                                                 perfume or colognes. Many people suffer allergic        and large, to experience the fun of travelling
         We continue to offer a free
                                                                                 reactions. Your cooperation is appreciated.             together. There are special benefits for group
         hotel room in Kitchener for
                                                                                                                                         travellers. Call for details!
         travellers booking on all
                                                                                 Our Tour Directors: Taking care of all the details
         multi-day tours who live over
                                                                                 in a competent and professional manner, our             Casino Bonuses: These are offered at the discre-
         100km from Kitchener on
                                                                                 tour directors are a traveller’s best friend. Provid-   tion of the casino and are subject to change
         the night before departure.
                                                                                 ing an interesting commentary on the places we          without notice.
                                                                                 go, and looking after all the many different facets
         Bring along your friends &
                                                                                 of the operation of the tour, our professional          Gift Certificates: Great Canadian gift certificates
         relatives! We pick up almost
                                                                                 tour directors bring that extra dimension to your       are available in any denomination, fully custom-
         everywhere!
                                                                                 trip, making it a memorable and fun experience.         ized and personalized. What a great gift idea!

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                                                                                 booking and much more. It’s the easiest way to book your getaway!

                                                                                 Get all the latest updates and new tours on our website! Our site features live online booking for all
                                                                                 of our tours, so you can book your holiday from home within minutes. You can even purchase your
                                                                                 travel insurance through our website, get quotes for motor coach rentals and so much more.

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Myvatn Nature Baths                                      Reykjavik, Iceland                                          Incredible ice formations

                                                                                                                     Photo Credits: Jeff Sheldon, Paul Morris, Tim Wright

Iceland                                                                                            NEW
                                                                                                   TOUR
                                                                                                                     12 Days: May 18-29, 2018

                                                                                                                     Includes:
A land of fire and ice, at once ancient and so new it feels like it’s changing
                                                                                                                     •	Luxury motor coach
under your feet. Iceland has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of so many visitors
                                                                                                                         transportation
who have been discovering this incredible place. Michelle and Kevin Tupman, two of Iceland’s
                                                                                                                     •	Return flight from
biggest fans, have personally scoped out this itinerary, and know you’ll love this adventure.                            Toronto to Reykjavik
This is an active tour, perfect for those who love hiking, exploring, and soaking in nature.                         • 10 nights accommodation
                                                                                                                     • 10 breakfasts
Day One: Shuttles from your hometown bring               home to thousands of puffins, and even the Queen            • 5 dinners
us together at the airport in Toronto, where we          of Elves. Our lovely guesthouse provides views of the       • Guided tour of Reykjavik
board our overnight flight to Reykjavik.                 fjord and the ocean north towards the Arctic.               •	Admission to Húsavík
                                                                                                                         Whale Museum
Day Two – Reykjavik: We arrive in Iceland with           Day Eight – Hiking and puffin viewing: We take              • Whale watching cruise
the day ahead of us to explore the beautiful and         a half-day guided hike in this rugged landscape.            • Myvatn Nature Baths
friendly capital city of Reykjavik. A local guide        The varied colours of the mountains are absolutely          •	Guided hike in
joins us to give the history of the most northern        stunning. There are fantastic locations in the town             Borgarfjörður Eystri
capital in the world, and then the day is free to        for viewing puffins and kittiwakes up close.                • Guided glacier hike
explore on your own in the walkable downtown.                                                                        • Blue Lagoon
                                                         Day Nine – To Höfn: We travel down the eastern
Day Three – Golden Circle: This daytour is a             coast of Iceland, arriving in Höfn for the night. This      $6595 Double
classic introduction to Iceland, showing the maj-        town is situated right on the water, and is known for       $9175 Single
esty of Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir geothermal area       its local delicacy, langoustine, very similar to lobster.
                                                                                                                     Price subject to change
(the geyser for which all others are named), and
                                                                                                                     in the event of significant
Þingvellir National Park, where the continents           Day Ten – Jökulsárlón and glacier hike: As we
                                                                                                                     currency fluctuation.
divide and also holds important civil history for        drive through glacier country this morning, we
Iceland. We return to Reykjavik for the night.           stop at the hauntingly beautiful Jökulsárlón. This
                                                         glacier lagoon is constantly changing and never
Day Four – To Akureyri: We begin our circle              looks the same twice. See the beautiful colours
around Iceland today, heading north into rural           and shapes of the ice up close, and watch for play-
Iceland. Stunning vistas guide us to the lively          ful seals! This afternoon, we strap on crampons
town of Akureyri, nestled in a dramatic fjord, just      for a guided hike onto part of the largest glacier
a stone’s throw away from the Arctic Circle.             in Europe, Vatnajökull. The incredible formations
                                                         and streaks of blue and black in the ancient ice are
Day Five – Húsavík to Myvatn: We visit the               humbling. We travel to our lovely rural hotel on
quaint northern harbour town of Húsavík today,           the outskirts of the town of Vik for the night.
where we stop at the Húsavík Whale Museum. This
is the premier area for whale watching in Iceland,       Day Eleven – To Reykjavik: We explore the
and we will take an afternoon cruise here, just be-      spectacular black beach and basalt cliffs of Vik this
low the Arctic Circle. We then make our way to our       morning. Seeing waves crash in on the black volca-
home for the next two nights in the Myvatn area.         nic sand is like looking at a photo negative, and is
                                                         an unforgettable sight. Then, we visit Skogafoss, a
Day Six – Myvatn: We spend the morning touring           spectacular waterfall with the opportunity to hike
the natural wonders of the area. Lake Myvatn is a        the trail that extends behind it along the river, with
mecca for birdwatchers, and a great place to hike        breathtaking views. We arrive back in Reykjavik for
and explore. We also visit nearby Hverir, an extreme-    our final night together at our downtown hotel.
ly geothermally active area. Get up close to steaming
fumaroles and bubbling mudpools. This afternoon,         Day Twelve – Blue Lagoon, home: No visit to
relax in the spectacular Myvatn Nature Baths, a          Iceland is complete without a visit to the famed
steaming lagoon in a beautiful natural setting.          Blue Lagoon. Spend our last hours in Iceland
                                                         soaking in the most famous geothermal pool
Day Seven – To Borgarfjörður Eystri: We make             in the world, before we arrive at the airport in
our way into the beautiful and remote Eastfjords and     Keflavik. We arrive in Toronto where our shuttles
into the tiny fishing village of Borgarfjörður Eystri,   are waiting to return us home.                                                   Sightseeing                       4
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Streets of Dublin                                                  Ireland views                                            Belfast City

Photo Credits: Thomas Kelley, Tourism Northern Ireland, Vladimir
Kudinov

13 Days: June 4-16, 2018                                           Ireland                                                                                        NEW
                                                                                                                                                                  TOUR
Includes:
•	Transfers to Pearson                                            We’re thrilled to bring you this exceptional tour to The Emerald Isle! Visit our
    International Airport from                                     website for a full itinerary, and be sure to make your reservation early on this spectacular holiday!
    your hometown
•	Return flight from                                              Day One: Convenient shuttles bring us together         Day Seven – To Galway: We bid farewell to
    Toronto to Dublin                                              at Pearson International Airport in Toronto,           Killarney and travel to Tarbert to board the Shan-
• Luxury motor coach                                               where we board our overnight flight to Dublin.         non Ferry, which crosses to Killimer. We enjoy
    transportation                                                                                                        a scenic coastal drive to the dramatic Cliffs of
•	11 nights accommodation                                        Day Two – To Dublin: Upon arrival in Dublin,           Moher. Afterwards, we travel through the rocky
•	11 full Irish breakfasts                                        we’ll board our coach for a tour of the city. After    landscape of the Burren before arriving in Galway
•	8 dinners                                                       checking in at our downtown hotel, you’re free         City for a two-night stay.
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral                                          to explore at your leisure.
•	Powerscourt House and
                                                                                                                          Day Eight – Galway: This morning we board a
    Gardens
                                                                   Day Three – To Waterford: We travel south              ferry to Inishmore, an island steeped in history
•	Glendalough
                                                                   to County Wicklow, where we’ll visit historic          with over 50 monuments of various heritages. We
•	House of Waterford Crystal
                                                                   Powerscourt House and Gardens. Afterwards, we          enjoy a mini bus tour to see the best of the island
•	The Queenstown Story
•	Mizen Head Lighthouse                                           visit scenic Glendalough, home to one of Ireland’s     before returning on the ferry to Galway City.
    and Maritime Museum                                            most impressive monastic sites. We continue on
•	Muckross House and                                             to Vale of Avoca and the Avoca hand weavers            Day Nine – To Donegal: Our first stop today
    Gardens                                                        to learn about this ancient craft. We spend the        is in Knock in County Mayo, a historic Catholic
•	Cliffs of Moher and                                            night in Waterford City.                               pilgrimage and prayer site. After a stop in Drum-
    Atlantic Edge Experience                                                                                              cliffe, we continue on to Belleek on the banks of
•	Dun Aonghasa                                                    Day Four – To Kinsale: Our day begins with a           the River Erne, home to the oldest pottery in Ire-
•	The Giant’s Causeway                                            crystal blowing and cutting demonstration at the       land. We arrive in Donegal for a two-night stay.
• Titanic Belfast                                                  House of Waterford Crystal. Travelling along the
• Shannon Ferry                                                    scenic southern coast line, we stop in the coastal     Day Ten – Donegal: After a tour of County Don-
• Ferry to Inishmore                                               city of Cobh before continuing on to County            geal, we visit Ardara, the centre of the Donegal
• Tour of Inishmore                                                Cork for an overnight stay in the gourmet capital      homespun and knitting industry. We travel around
•	Jaunting Car tour of                                            of Ireland, Kinsale.                                   the Blue Stack mountain range, before continuing
    Killarney National Park                                                                                               through the scenic Finn Valley to Donegal.
•	Services of Great Canadi-                                       Day Five – To Killarney: Continuing along the
    an Holidays tour director                                      southern coast line, we visit Mizen Head, the          Day Eleven – To Belfast: We tour historic Derry
    throughout                                                     southernmost point of Ireland, where we visit the      City before enjoying free time to explore. We
$4875 Twin $5575 Single                                            Maritime Museum. Afterwards, we travel to Bantry       begin the Antrim Coast Road Drive to the Giant’s
                                                                   and continue over the Caha Pass to Kenmare.            Causeway, ranked one of the natural wonders of
Price subject to change in                                         Taking in a 20-mile stretch of the famous Ring of      the world. We arrive in Belfast City for the night.
the event of significant                                           Kerry, we arrive in Killarney for a two night stay.
currency fluctuation.
                                                                                                                          Day Twelve – To Dublin: Our day begins with
Visit our website for a more                                       Day Six – Killarney: We start our day with a ride      a tour showing us the highlights of Belfast City,
detailed itinerary: www.                                           aboard a traditional Irish Jaunting Car to Killarney   before visiting Titanic Belfast, a new visitor centre
greatcanadianholidays.com                                          National Park, and we enjoy a guided tour of           telling the story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. We
                                                                   the gorgeous Musckross House and Gardens.              travel to Dublin for a farewell dinner at our hotel.
                                                                   This afternoon, enjoy the city of Killarney at your
                                                                   leisure. Our coach is available throughout the day     Day Thirteen: We board our flight in Dublin and
                                                                   for transfers to golf courses and other attractions.   return home with memories of The Emerald Isle.

                                                                   “I was very impressed as a first time passenger of Great Canadian and would
                                                                   highly recommend them. Our driver and tour director worked extremely well
        5          Sightseeing
                                                                   as a team and were available any time they were needed.” - Colette Schiebel
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Spectacular sightseeing                                       Queen Mary 2, New York Harbour                 London, England

                                                                                                              Photo Credit: Heidi Sandstrom

Transatlantic Cruise                                       & London, England
                                                                                              NEW
                                                                                              TOUR
                                                                                                              15 Days: Oct 12-26, 2018

                                                                                                              Includes:
Join Larry & Lorna Hundt on this outstanding holiday! Cruising across the                                     • One way airfare from
Atlantic Ocean on Cunard’s exquisite Queen Mary 2 is a “bucket list” item that you can now                         Toronto to London
cross off your list. Combine this with spectacular sightseeing in London, England, and top it                 • Luxury motor coach
off with a day in New York on the other end, and we have a world-class experience that is                        transportation
second to none. Please be sure to make your reservation early!                                                •	6 nights hotel
                                                                                                                 accommodation
Day One: We gather at Pearson International Air-        for lunch and browsing, before continuing to the      •	6 breakfasts, 3 lunches
port for an overnight flight to London, England.        village of Chawton. Here we will tour the home of        & 4 dinners
                                                                                                              •	7 night cruise onboard the
                                                        Jane Austen, and spend the night in picturesque
                                                                                                                 Queen Mary 2, including
Day Two – To London: We arrive in London this           Winchester. Dinner is included this evening.
                                                                                                                 all onboard meals and
morning, and meet our local motor coach and
                                                                                                                 entertainment (except for
guide. We begin our day with a panoramic tour           Day Seven – Queen Mary 2: Soak in the last bit
                                                                                                                 specialty restaurants)
of London, with lunch included. We arrive at the        of England this morning on a guided walk in Win-      • Ship gratuities & port taxes
hotel early afternoon for a chance to rest and re-      chester, including a visit to beautiful Winchester    •	Guided tours of London,
charge before we have an included welcome din-          Cathedral. After some free time in this lovely           Winchester & New York City
ner at the hotel this evening. Our hotel is perfectly   town, we make the short drive to the Southamp-        •	Admissions to Westmin-
located just steps away from Kensington Gardens.        ton docks, where we board our home for the next          ster Abbey, Thames River
                                                        seven nights, the famous Queen Mary 2.                   cruise, Tower of London,
Day Three – London: A full day of guided tour-                                                                   Stonehenge, Christ Church
ing in London awaits us today! We tour iconic           Days Eight - Thirteen – Cruising: Crossing the           College, Windsor Castle,
Westminster Abbey, and have the chance to               Atlantic aboard a luxury cruise ship is an iconic        Jane Austen’s House,
attend a service while we’re there. Then, lunch is      experience. Cunard has been making the crossing          Winchester Cathedral
included as we cruise the river Thames, taking in       from Southampton to New York since 1847, and          •	Services of a tour director
all the spectacular downtown scenery. We tour           the Queen Mary 2 represents the most special             throughout
the Tower of London this afternoon before wrap-         way to go on its flagship vessel. Newly restored
ping up the day with an included dinner.                in 2016, the ship boasts elegant staterooms,          Category IE, IC, Inside
                                                        fine dining, spectacular entertainment, and so        $5195 Twin                      $7195 Single
Day Four – London: We visit famed Stonehenge            much more. Enjoy seven days of luxury at your
today, one of the wonders of the world and the          own pace; enjoy the 3D movie theatre, onboard         Category EF, Outside
best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Lunch        planetarium, boutique shopping, a spa, pools,         $5595 Twin                      $7895 Single
is included before we take a walking tour of Oxford     entertainment, classes, and activities. There is
with a local guide, and then tour Christ Church Col-    more to do than there are hours in the day, and       Category BY, BV, BU, Balcony
lege. Returning to London this afternoon, we have       we know you’ll love every moment.                     $5965 Twin                      $8645 Single
free time for dinner and exploring on your own.                                                               *Please book early to ensure availability
                                                        Day Fourteen – New York City: We disembark            at the published rates.
Day Five – London: Today is your own to spend           the ship this morning and are met by our Great
as you wish. It’s a wonderful chance to see a           Canadian Coach for a day of sightseeing in New
West End show, explore the neighbourhoods and           York City. A local guide joins us for a tour, show-
markets, wander through the city’s beautiful and        ing us all the highlights. After some free time, we
inviting parks, or take in any more of the city’s       gather for a farewell dinner this evening before
many attractions that are still on your list.           arriving at our hotel in a quiet New Jersey suburb.

Day Six – To Winchester: We depart London this          Day Fifteen – Home: Relax onboard the coach
morning to Windsor Castle, where the State Apart-       today, as we travel back into Ontario. We arrive
ments can be toured when not in use by the royal        home this evening with spectacular memories of
household. We then have free time in Windsor            our Transatlantic adventure.

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Pastel-coloured homes                                        Explore Bermuda!                                        Breathtaking beaches

Photo Credits: Bermuda Tourism Authority, Michael Discenza

10 Days: Nov 9-18, 2018
Includes:
                                                             Bermuda Cruise                                   & New York Sightseeing

• Luxury motor coach                                      Join us as we cruise in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas to the beautiful
     transportation                                          island of Bermuda. Our departure port, south of New York City in Cape Liberty, NJ, allows us
• 2   nights enroute                                        time to see New York City before we set sail. By the time you board the ship, you’ll have at
     accommodation                                           least 50 other travelling companions who are familiar, as well as your own Great Canadian
• 1 breakfast en route                                    tour director, making the cruise an even more meaningful experience. Come along and join
•	Guided tour of New                                      us for a worry-free, fun and economical holiday!
     York City
• Farewell dinner
• 7 night cruise to Bermuda
     aboard Royal Caribbean’s
	   Anthem of the Seas includ-
     ing all onboard entertain-
     ment and meals, except for
     specialty restaurants
• Port taxes
• All ship gratuities                                             Anthem of the Seas
• Services of tour director
     throughout
                                                             Bermuda has long been our favourite holiday desti-      Our first two days are at sea, making it easy to
Category 6D, Balcony                                         nation, with its many flowers and bright, pastel-       enjoy everything the ship has to offer and to get
$2775 Twin                      $3525 Single                 coloured homes. The beaches and scenery are             to know your fellow passengers.
Category 2N, Outside                                         breathtaking and there are so many things to see
$2685 Twin                      $3367 Single                 and do. We know you’ll fall in love with this island    The ship docks at King’s Wharf in Bermuda for a
                                                             just as we have. Every year this coach and cruise       delightful two-night stay. There will be many op-
Category 4U, Inside (virtual balcony)                        tour sells out – please make your travel plans early!   tional shore excursions offered, or simply explore
$2595 Twin                      $3195 Single                                                                         on your own. It’s easy to do with the plentiful and
*Please book early to ensure availability                    Day One: We board the coach and meet our                friendly cabs and buses, and with no language
at the published rates.
                                                             travelling companions, enjoying the scenery and         barrier, it couldn’t be easier to do whatever you
                                                             the fun along the way. We spend our first night         please. Have a refreshing rum swizzle at a local
                                                             together just outside New York City, in a quiet         roadside pub, take a walking tour, enjoy a glass-
                                                             New Jersey neighbourhood.                               bottom boat ride, or explore King’s Wharf. Shop-
                                                                                                                     ping is popular in Bermuda, with many British
                                                             Day Two: After breakfast, a local guide joins us        goods available. The Bermuda dollar is the official
                                                             for a tour of New York City, showing us Central         currency, and is on par with the U.S. dollar. Your
                                                             Park, Times Square, the Fashion District, Soho,         Great Canadian tour director will also be on hand
                                                             the World Trade Center site, Battery Park and           throughout to assist you with your planning.
Cruise Itinerary                                             South Street Seaport, Wall Street and more.
Day 1  Depart 3:00pm from                                    After lunch, we travel the short distance to Cape       After seven nights of pampering aboard the
       Cape Liberty, NJ                                      Liberty, where we board the impressive Anthem           Anthem of the Seas, we return to Cape Liberty,
Day 2  At Sea                                                of the Seas. One of Royal Caribbean’s newest            where we meet our Great Canadian coach for an
Day 3	Arrive 9:00am at                                      and most exciting ships, the Anthem has it all;         enjoyable drive to Syracuse. We spend our last
       Kings Wharf,                                          relax alongside one of its several pools, or keep       night together here and enjoy a farewell dinner.
       Bermuda                                               busy with the many activities onboard. The ship
Day 5  Depart 3:30pm 		                                      features many amazing dining options, Broad-            Day Ten – Home: A relaxing drive takes us home
       from Bermuda                                          way-style theatre, casino, movie theatre, onboard       today, as we reminisce with our friends about this
Day 6  At Sea                                                boutique shopping, many bars and nightlife              unforgettable holiday. We arrive home by late af-
Day 7  At Sea                                                venues, rock climbing wall, and so much more.           ternoon/early evening with a lifetime of memories.
Day 8  Arrive 6:00am at
       Cape Liberty, NJ
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Hawaiian culture                                    Beach sunsets                                               Explore the islands

                                                                                                                Photo Credits: Hawaii Tourism Authority, Mark Kurhimi,
                                                                                                                Tor Johnson

Hawaiian Cruise                                                                                NEW
                                                                                               TOUR
                                                                                                                18 Days: Sept 30-Oct 17,
                                                                                                                2018
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the magnificent beauty and wonder of                                           Includes:
Hawaii, this is your chance to make that dream come true! Hawaii is truly a magical place,                      •	Round trip shuttle service
with all the romance and natural wonder you can imagine. This 16-day circle cruise aboard                          to airport and transfers in
prestigious Holland America’s ms Eurodam is the most luxurious and relaxing way to explore                         Vancouver
Hawaii. And, with convenient return flights to Vancouver and a tour director to look after                      •	Roundtrip airfare from
all the details, this is also the most worry-free way to see this amazing place. Be sure to make                   Toronto to Vancouver
your reservation early!                                                                                         •	1 night accommodation in
                                                                                                                   Vancouver
                                                                                                                •	Guided tour of Vancouver
                                                                                                                •	16-night Hawaiian cruise
                                                                                                                   aboard Holland America’s
                                                                                                                   ms Eurodam, including all
                                                                                                                   onboard entertainment
                                                                                                                   and meals, except for
                                                                                                                   specialty restaurants
                                                                                                                •	Ship gratuities & port taxes
     Makapu'U Point Lookout, O'ahu
                                                                                                                • Luggage handling
                                                                                                                • Services of tour director
                                                                                                                   throughout
Day One: Convenient shuttles from your home-            Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. The ma-      • HST
town bring us together at the airport for our           jestic green and rugged cliffs are awe-inspiring.
flight to Vancouver, where we spend the night.                                                                  Category L/K, Inside
                                                        Then, it’s off to O'ahu, where we spend two             $5275 Twin                       $7835 Single
Day Two: A local guide joins us this morning to         days at Honolulu to explore. See famous Waikiki         Category E/DD, Outside
show us all Vancouver’s highlights, before we board     Beach, take a tour to explore fascinating Pearl         $5975 Twin                       $8835 Single
Holland America’s ms Eurodam this afternoon.            Harbour, experience a luau, and so much more.
                                                                                                                Category VA, Balcony
Days Three to Seventeen – Cruising: Enjoy get-          Our next stop is picturesque Lahaina, on the island     $6735 Twin                       $10,345 Single
ting to know the impressive ms Eurodam during           of Maui. This historic whaling village is a wonderful   *Please book early to ensure availability
                                                                                                                at the published rates.
our first days at sea. One of Holland America’s         location from which to explore this stunning place,
Signature class ships, the ms Eurodam features          known especially for its incredible whale watching.
incredible dining and entertainment options to                                                                  Cruise Itinerary
suit any taste. Enjoy evenings at one of the three      Our final port of call is Hilo, on the Big Island of    Day 1      Depart 5:00pm
unique and impressive live music venues on-             Hawaii. Whether you’d like to explore breath-                      Vancouver, B.C.
board, spend your days taking classes or watch-         taking Volcanoes National Park, some of the             Days 2-5   At Sea
ing cooking demonstrations, and relax on the            renowned coffee plantations on the Kona Coast,          Day 6      Arrive 8:00am
pool deck around the two lovely pools. There is         or tour some of the impressive nearby waterfalls,       	 Nawiliwili, Kauai
so much to do onboard you will never run out of         there are many options for how to spend your day.                  Depart 6:00pm
                                                                                                                Day 7      Arrive 7:00am
activities. Dining options abound, whether your
                                                                                                                           Honolulu, O'ahu
preference is the formal dining room, something         Whether you choose to explore on your own or
                                                                                                                Day 8      Depart 11:00pm
quick and casual, or a specialty restaurant; this       book shore excursions directly through Holland
                                                                                                                Day 9      Arrive 7:00am
ship has it all.                                        America, we know you’ll love what you see!
                                                                                                                           Lahaina, Maui
                                                                                                                           Depart 11:00pm
During our cruise, we visit some incredible ports       Day Eighteen – Home: The ms Eurodam returns             Day 10     Arrive 7:00am
throughout the Hawaiian Islands, each with its          us to Vancouver, where we board a flight to re-                    Hilo, Hawaii
own unique personality, landscape, and experi-          turn home today, filled with memories from our                     Depart 5:00pm
ences. We first visit the spectacular island of         Hawaiian adventure.                                     Days 11-15 At Sea
                                                                                                                Day 16     Arrive 7:00am
                                                                                                                           Vancouver, B.C.
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time and they always get us home safely.” - Brenda & Martin Higgins                                                          Coach & Cruise                          8
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Cruise with Royal Caribbean                                Cozumel, Mexico                                             Costa Maya, Mexico

Photo Credits: Lance Asper, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

15 Days: January 1-15, 2019
Includes:
                                                           Florida Cruise                             From Tampa
                                                                                                                                                         NEW
                                                                                                                                                        TOUR
• Luxury motor coach                                       Ring in 2019 with a coach and cruise vacation that will start your year off in the
   transportation                                          best way possible. Avoid the hassle of navigating airports and transfers, and leave the driving
•	7 nights enroute                                        to us, as we make our way to Tampa, Florida. Here, we board Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of
   accommodation                                           the Seas for a delightful seven-night cruise of the Western Caribbean. Plan to join us and make
• 5 enroute breakfasts                                     your reservation early!
• Farewell dinner
•	7 night cruise aboard
   Royal Caribbean’s Rhap-
   sody of the Seas, including
   all onboard entertainment
   and meals, except for
   specialty restaurants
•	Ship gratuities & port taxes
•	Guided tour of Savannah
                                                                Sunny Tampa
• Services of tour director
   throughout
Category 6V, Inside                                        Day One – To Cincinnati: Our first day together         will be our comfortable and luxurious home for
$3325 Twin                       $4345 Single              takes us across the border, with our overnight          the week. Featuring wonderful formal and casual
                                                           stay in Cincinnati, Ohio.                               dining, entertainment, activities, onboard pools,
Category 6N, Outside
                                                                                                                   boutique and duty free shopping, and so much
$3495 Twin                       $4675 Single
                                                           Day Two – To Atlanta: The Blue Grass of Ken-            more; you can keep busy or find quiet places to
Category 4B, Balcony                                       tucky soon gives way to the rolling hills of Ten-       rest and relax.
$3955 Twin                       $5995 Single              nessee as we leave the snow and cold behind.
*Please book early to ensure availability                  We spend the night just outside Atlanta.                Day Twelve – To Savannah: After a week of
at the published rates.
                                                                                                                   pampering onboard the ship, we meet our coach
                                                           Day Three – To Gainesville: The weather                 and travel to the historic city of Savannah, Geor-
Cruise Itinerary
                                                           warms up as we begin to see cotton fields on            gia. A city of rare natural beauty and magnificent
Day 1   Depart 4:00pm 		                                   the landscapes, and make our way through                architecture, you’ll love Savannah’s antebellum
        Tampa, Florida                                     Georgia’s antebellum region. Many photographs           homes, cobblestone streets, park-like squares,
Day 2   Arrive 11:00am                                     later, we cross the Florida border and spend the        and its warm, southern hospitality.
        Key West, Florida
                                                           night in Gainesville.
        Depart 6:00pm
                                                                                                                   Day Thirteen – To Charlotte: A guided tour of
Day 3   At Sea
                                                           Day Four – To Tampa: A short drive brings us to         Savannah begins our day, showing us the best
Day 4	Arrive 7:00am
                                                           sunny Tampa, where we have the day to explore           of this gorgeous city. We then make the drive to
       Cozumel, Mexico
        Depart 6:00pm                                      before spending the night. Tonight, our hotel is        Charlotte, North Carolina this afternoon, where
Day 5   Arrive 8:00am		                                    right on the waterfront. Watch for dolphins and         we spend the night.
        Belize City, Belize                                take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, overlook-
	Depart 6:00pm                                            ing Old Tampa Bay Wildlife Preserve.                    Day Fourteen – To Washington, PA: Today we
Day 6   Arrive 8:00am		                                                                                            enjoy outstanding mountainous scenery as we
	Puerto Costa Maya,                                       Day Five: Enjoy a morning at leisure before we          take a routing through the heart of North Caroli-
        Mexico                                             make the quick trip to the pier to board Royal Carib-   na and Virginia, across the Blue Ridge Mountains
	Depart 5:00pm                                            bean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a seven-night cruise.   and the Appalachian Mountains. We spend our
Day 7   At Sea		                                                                                                   last night together just southwest of Pittsburgh,
Day 8   Arrive 7:00am                                      Days Six to Eleven – Cruising: We visit four            where we will enjoy a lovely farewell dinner.
        Galveston, Texas                                   fantastic ports on this week-long cruise. Cul-
                                                           ture and history abound in Key West, Florida;           Day Fifteen – Home: Before we know it we’ll be
                                                           Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Puerto        crossing the border into Ontario, with wonderful
                                                           Costa Maya, Mexico. The Rhapsody of the Seas            memories and new friends.

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New Orleans                                     Cococay, Bahamas                                                 National bird of The Bahamas

                                                                                                                 Photo Credits: Ganapathy Kumar, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Bahamas Cruise                                     from New Orleans
                                                                                                 NEW
                                                                                                 TOUR
                                                                                                                 14 Days: Feb 26-Mar 11,
                                                                                                                 2019

This is one of our favourite coach and cruise combinations, featuring New                                        Includes:
Orleans and Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas. Great sightseeing in New Orleans is fol-                       • Luxury motor coach
                                                                                                                    transportation
lowed by a spectacular cruise of the Bahamas, giving you the best of both worlds. Don’t
                                                                                                                 •	6 nights enroute
bother with the hassle of air travel or finding your own way to the port; we’ll get you there
                                                                                                                    accommodation
in comfort and ease. Stay on the ground and see more with us!
                                                                                                                 •	6 breakfasts
                                                                                                                 •	Guided tours of New
                                                                                                                    Orleans & Graceland
                                                                                                                 •	7-night cruise to Western
                                                                                                                    Caribbean aboard Royal Ca-
                                                                                                                    ribbean's Vision of the Seas,
                                                                                                                    including all onboard enter-
                                                                                                                    tainment & meals, except
                                                                                                                    for specialty restaurants
      Vision of the Seas                                                                                         •	Port taxes
                                                                                                                 • All ship gratuities
                                                                                                                 • Services of tour director
Day One – To Cincinnati: Our first day together           city before we board the ship this afternoon. We          throughout
takes us across the border, with our overnight            begin a relaxing week-long cruise to Bahamas.
stay in Cincinnati, Ohio.                                 Ports visited include the pristine private island of   Category 2V, Inside
                                                          Cococay, Bahamas; the lovely port of Nassau,           $3225 Twin                      $4075 Single
Day Two – To Memphis: A scenic drive takes                Bahamas; and beautiful and historic Key West,          Category 6N, Outside
us through the Blue Grass State of Kentucky               Florida. Whether you choose to explore on your         $3345 Twin                      $4435 Single
and into the rolling hills of Tennessee and into          own or book one of Royal Caribbean’s organized
Memphis. An optional excursion will be available          shore excursions, you’ll have a wonderful time         Category 2N, Outside
this evening for a trip to Beale Street, known as         experiencing these beautiful ports. The Vision         $3385 Twin                      $4495 Single
the “Birthplace of the Blues.”                            of the Seas is a destination in itself. It features    *Please book early to ensure availability
                                                          incredible formal and casual dining, a wide            at the published rates.

Day Three – To New Orleans: No visit to Mem-              variety of shows and entertainment, multiple
phis is complete without a visit to the former            pools, more lounges and bars than you could            Cruise Itinerary
home of its most famous son, Elvis Presley. We            ever hope to visit, an onboard casino, duty free       Day 1 Depart 4:30pm
pay a visit to Graceland before continuing our            and specialty shopping, a library, spa, and more.            New Orleans
scenic ride into Louisiana. We arrive in “The Big         With many onboard activities being offered, you        Day 2 At Sea
Easy”, the city of New Orleans, for an exciting           can be as busy as you’d like, but there are also       Day 3 At Sea
two-night stay. This vibrant city is like no other,       many quiet areas to tuck away to read and relax.       Day 4 Arrive 8:00am
with its fascinating French Quarter district,             Your Great Canadian tour director will be on                 Cococay, Bahamas
beautiful architecture, historical buildings and, of      hand throughout your cruise to help you make                 Depart 6:00pm
course, the bustling waterfront.                          the most of your vacation.                             Day 5 Arrive 7:00am
                                                                                                                       Nassau, Bahamas
Day Four – New Orleans: A local guide joins us            Day Twelve – To Birmingham: We bid farewell            	Depart 4:00pm
for a fascinating tour of New Orleans, followed by        to the Vision of the Seas this morning and meet        Day 6 Arrive 10:30am
lunch and an optional visit to Harrah’s Casino, just      our coach for the scenic drive through Louisiana to          Key West, Florida
steps from the French Quarter. Take the rest of the       Birmingham, Alabama, where we spend the night.               Depart 7:00pm
day to soak in this amazing city on your own. You                                                                Day 7 At Sea
might want to spend some time along the River-            Day Thirteen – To Cincinnati: The rolling hills        Day 8 Arrive 7:00am
walk, dine in the French Quarter, visit the incredible    of Tennessee take us into the heart of country               New Orleans
National World War II Museum, or do some shop-            music, Nashville. Continuing on, we spend the
ping. Your tour director can help with all the details.   night in Cincinnati.

Day Five to Eleven – New Orleans and Royal                Day Fourteen – Home: An enjoyable drive today
Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas: Relax this                takes us back into Ontario, with our arrival home
morning or do more sightseeing and enjoy the              scheduled for late afternoon/early evening.                         Coach & Cruise                        10
28 miles of sandy beaches                           Virginia International Tattoo                                  Virginia Beach

Photo Credits: Heiko DeWees, Visit Virginia Beach

7 Days: Apr 23-29, 2018
                                                    Virginia Beach                                & The International Tattoo
Includes:
• Luxury motor coach                             This popular tour features excellent accommodation in Virginia Beach with plenty of things
      transportation                                to see and do, including the famous port city of Norfolk. There will be an interesting array of
•      6 nights accommodation                      attractions for your sightseeing pleasure, highlighted by the incredible Virginia International
•       6 breakfasts                             Tattoo. You won’t want to miss it!
•       3 dinners
•       1 luncheon                               Day One: Travelling southward today, we have             ceremonial performances of military music by
•    Guided tour of Norfolk                       an exceptionally scenic drive through rolling            massed bands feature a different theme every
          Naval Base (tentative)                    mountains and valleys, taking us into Breeze-            year. Enjoy the marching bands, drill teams,
•       Cruise and entertainment                   wood, Pennsylvania for the night.                        gymnasts, motorcyclists, dancers, singers, and
         on the Spirit of Norfolk
                                                                                                             the massed pipes and drums. This unforgettable
•        Reserved seat for the
                                                    Day Two: This morning we travel the short                performance will stir your soul.
          Virginia International
                                                    distance to Washington, where we enjoy an inter-
           Tattoo
                                                    esting guided tour of the city. We’ll see the most       Day Five: This morning we take a fascinating tour
•        Tour of Washington D.C.
                                                    famous sights in the city, followed by free time for     of the Norfolk Naval Base. You are sure to be im-
                                                    lunch. Continuing south, we reach Virginia Beach         pressed by what you see. Afterward, we board the
$1555 Twin $1475 Triple
                                                    by late afternoon. There are over 28 miles of            Spirit of Norfolk for a delightful luncheon cruise,
$1425 Quad $2055 Single
                                                    beautiful sandy beach, ideal for a refreshing walk       capping off a beautiful four days in Virginia Beach.
                                                    along the Atlantic. Enjoy the beach, the surf, and
                                                    the boardwalk. This evening’s dinner is included         Day Six: After breakfast, we leave Virginia Beach
                                                    (all breakfasts are included in Virginia Beach).         in a spectacular way. We cross Chesapeake Bay
                                                                                                             on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel, a
                                                    Day Three: The entire day is free for you to enjoy       fascinating journey above and below the water.
                                                    the beach, do some shopping or simply relax.             The beautiful rural scenery along the ocean leads
                                                                                                             us around Washington D.C., and on to Breeze-
                                                    Day Four: After breakfast, you are free to ex-           wood, Pennsylvania, our home for the night.
                                                    plore the area and visit the beach or boardwalk.
                                                    You may wish to visit a nearby mall for some             Day Seven: The fun and camaraderie on the
                                                    shopping. We will attend the impressive Virginia         coach continue as we enjoy a scenic drive home.
                                                    International Tattoo in nearby Norfolk. These            We arrive home early evening.
7 Days: Apr 23-29, 2018

Includes:
• Luxury motor coach

•
   transportation
    6 nights accommodation
                                                    Virginia Beach Golf                                         & Shopping
•    6 breakfasts
                                                    The golfing is splendid in Virginia Beach, and you can take advantage of the warmer weather
•    3 dinners
                                                    and get your swing into shape before the season opens at home.
• 3 rounds of golf (cart
     included)
                                                    We’ll golf three rounds, on the mornings of days         Honey Bee Golf Club is a par 70, 6,075-
• Shopping excursion
• Tour of Washington D.C.                          three, four and five, and take in everything the         yard course that is open enough for the high
• Reserved seat for the                          tour above includes with the exception of the Nor-       handicapper, while also challenging the zealous
      Virginia International                       folk Naval Base and the Spirit of Norfolk Cruise.        golfer with a blend of length and finesse that is
       Tattoo                                                                                                expected from the championship course.
                                                    There’s lots of opportunity for shopping, too!
$1785 Twin $1695 Triple                             We’ll enjoy golf at the following courses:               Heron Ridge Golf Club is a Fred Couples signa-
$1635 Quad $2285 Single                                                                                      ture course with 13 holes featuring water haz-
                                                    Red Wing Lake Golf Course is a classic course            ards or natural wetlands. This 7,010-yard course
                                                    designed by George W. Cobb is at the Virginia Beach      has four sets of tees on every hole to ensure that
                                                    oceanfront, and presents a environment of mature         golfers of all skill levels will be put to the test.
      11           Sightseeing                      pines, wetland areas, lakes, and up to date amenities.   Your green fees are included.
The Washington Monument                                                 Cherry Blossom Festival                 Thomas Jefferson Memorial

                                                                                                                Photo Credits: Claire Anderson, Jacob Creswick

Washington                         Cherry Blossom Festival                                                      5 Days: Apr 12-16, 2018

                                                                                                                Includes:
Visit one of the most impressive cities in the world, Washington, D.C. Full of history, magnifi-                • Luxury motor coach
cent buildings, museums and monuments, there is something for everyone. The highlight is                          transportation
the Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade, celebrating the blossoming of thousands of cherry                       •    4 nights accommodation
trees in the capital. Come and experience the best of this amazing and memorable city.                          •  4 breakfasts
                                                                                                                •  Guided tour of Washington
Day One: A scenic drive takes us through the            the-second technology with galleries and theatres       •   Reserved seat for the
rolling hills of Pennsylvania to our home for the       that immerse us in the world’s greatest news stories.        Cherry Blossom Parade
night near Breezewood, Pennsylvania.                                                                            • Smithsonian Institution
                                                        Day Four: Arlington National Cemetery is home                Museums
Day Two: We soon arrive in Washington where             to the Eternal Flame and the Kennedy graves,            • Arlington National
we visit the Smithsonian Institution, a series of       and an up-close visit and tour are in store for this         Cemetery
magnificent museums. The most popular is the            morning. This afternoon you have your choice            • Admission to Newseum
Air and Space Museum. This afternoon, we meet           of activities: return to the mall and visit the
a local guide for a fascinating tour of the city. We    museums of the Smithsonian, or shop at a nearby         $985 Twin $945 Triple
spend the next three nights just outside the city.      mall. The coach will make convenient shuttles           $895 Quad $1365 Single
                                                        back to our hotel.
Day Three: This morning we attend the spectacular
Cherry Blossom Parade viewed from reserved              Day Five: After breakfast, we set our sights
bleacher seats. This afternoon we visit The             toward home, with a scenic route taking us
Newseum. The world’s most interactive museum,           through Pennsylvania and into New York State
it features five centuries of news history and up-to-   before crossing the border into Ontario.

Philadelphia Flower Show
Whether you’re a master gardener or just appreciate flowers, the Philadelphia Flower Show is
something to behold. The largest and longest-running indoor flower show in the world, this
year’s theme is Wonders of Water, and promises to be spectacular. We tour the best of Phila-
delphia during our stay, and also visit Longwood Gardens and Winterthur.
                                                                                                                5 Days: Mar 7-11, 2018
Day One – To Philadelphia: A relaxing ride on           Featuring amazing displays, educational presen-
                                                                                                                Includes:
the coach today brings us to the lovely city of         tations, performances, live competitions, wine tast-
                                                                                                                •	Luxury motor coach
Philadelphia, our home for the next three nights.       ings, culinary demonstrations, and shopping op-              transportation
                                                        portunities, there will be something for everyone.      •	4 nights accommodation
Day Two – Philadelphia sightseeing: A local                                                                     •	4 breakfasts & 1 lunch
guide joins us this morning to show us the best         Day Four – Winterthur and Longwood                      •	Admission to the
of Philadelphia. Lunch today is a treat; we board       Gardens: This morning we visit Winterthur, the               Philadelphia Flower Show
the Moshulu, the only fine dining restaurant on a       premier museum of American decorative art. Its          • Tour of Philadelphia
docked tallship in the world, for an included lunch.    60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country’s      •	Admission and guided
Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore Philadel-     best. We’ll have a tram tour of the gardens, as              tours of Winterthur and
phia at your own pace. You may wish to immerse          well as a tour of the house. Then, we visit spectac-         Longwood Gardens
yourself in more of its history, do some shopping,      ular Longwood Gardens, where we have a guided
or visit the new One Liberty Observation Deck for       tour of this impressive site. From its four-acre        $1055 Twin                      $1015 Triple
a bird’s eye view of the city; the choice is yours.     conservatory to the splendor of the 200 outdoor         $995 Quad                       $1395 Single
                                                        gardens, it is magnificent at any time of year. We
Day Three – Philadelphia Flower Show: Today             spend the night in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
will be spent at the Philadelphia Flower Show. One
of the premier horticultural events in the world, it    Day Five – Home: We return home today, ready
unveils new plants, products, and new trends.           for spring to arrive!                                                       Sightseeing                  12
Welcome to Holland, Michigan!                        Volksparade                                                            Millions of tulips!

Photo Credits: Charles Perrault, Daria Nepriakhina

4 Days: May 7-10, 2018

Includes:
                                                     Holland’s Tulip Time Festival
• Luxury motor coach                              The beautiful town of Holland, Michigan comes alive as over six million tulip bulbs burst
      transportation                                 into bloom during their annual Tulip Time Festival. Celebrate spring with exceptional
•     3 nights accommodation                        entertainment and unforgettable attractions.
•      3 breakfasts
•      2 dinners in Holland                       Day One: We cross the Blue Water Bridge from           by the Dutch Brunch Show, featuring Ah!Men,
•      Step-on guided tour of                     Sarnia to Port Huron, and travel into the heart of     four talented male vocalists who present favou-
       Holland                                       Michigan for a three-night stay in Grand Rapids.       rites from “The Great American Songbook."
•      Reserved bleacher seat for                                                                        This afternoon we have reserved seats for the
       the Volksparade                               Day Two: A short drive takes us into Holland,          Volksparade, preceded by the traditional street
•      3 live shows, New Odyssey,                 where a local guide joins us for a tour of this        scrubbing. The parade features colourful floats,
       FiddleFire & Dutch Brunch
                                                     pretty town. We then visit Veldheer Tulip Gardens,     bands, and dancers. Dinner is included at a local
       Show
                                                     which also features the only delftware factory in      church, followed by a stirring musical show,
•     A
       dmissions to Dutch
                                                     the U.S. and an authentic wooden shoe factory.         FiddleFire. Watch this family of performers fuse
      Village, Veldheer Tulip Gar-
                                                     We enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at the       Bluegrass, Irish, Classical and French Canadian
      dens & Delft, Wooden Shoe
                                                     colourful Dutch Marketplace, with genuine Dutch        music to create their own unique folk style.
      Factory, Meijer Gardens
                                                     foods, souvenirs, music, and dancers. Dinner this
$935 Twin $895 Triple                                evening is included, followed by an outstanding        Day Four: This morning we visit Frederik Meijer
$875 Quad $1185 Single                               musical performance New Odyssey featuring three        Gardens, featuring outstanding sculptures in
                                                     performers and thirty instruments!                     a park setting. Take a comfortable tram ride
                                                                                                            through the outdoor sculptures and then enjoy
                                                     Day Three: This morning, we visit the Dutch            the tropical conservatory and indoor exhibits. We
                                                     Village, where we step back into the Netherlands       stop at a shopping mall in Port Huron for lunch
                                                     of over 100 years ago, complete with authentic         and shopping before crossing the Blue Water
                                                     Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals,         Bridge into Ontario. We return home early eve-
                                                     and windmills. We then relax and be entertained        ning, after a delightful springtime experience.

                                                     Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
                                                     Imagine Mackinac Island in a blaze of colour and fragrance during their famous Lilac Festival.
4 Days: Jun 15-18, 2018                              Combined with a full tour of the island in a horse drawn carriage and a scenic ferry ride
                                                     to and from the island, this lilac experience will be long remembered. Also included is an
Includes:                                            elegant luncheon buffet at the magnificent Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
• Luxury motor coach
   transportation
                                                     Day One – To Frankenmuth: We arrive early              nac Island and we tour the island in a horse-drawn
• 3   nights accommodation
                                                     afternoon in Frankenmuth, and visit the quaint         carriage. The island is alive with the colour and
• 3 continental breakfasts
                                                     and unique shops in the Bavarian downtown              fragrance of thousands of lilacs. (Note: The lilacs
• Return ferry to Mackinac
     Island                                          area. We spend the night near a large outlet mall      bloom much later in Mackinac than they do here
• Luncheon at the Grand                           just outside Frankenmuth.                              in Ontario.) Lunch will be a highlight, as we enjoy a
     Hotel                                                                                                  magnificent buffet luncheon at the Grand Hotel on
• Lilac parade                                    Day Two – St. Ignace: This morning we visit            Mackinac Island. Afterwards, we enjoy free time for
• Optional visit to a casino                       Bronner’s Christmas Store before heading north         browsing the quaint downtown before witnessing
• Horse-drawn carriage tour                       toward the spectacular Mighty Mac Bridge. We           the extraordinary Lilac Festival Parade with colourful
• Visit to Frankenmuth                            visit Mackinaw Crossings, a collection of shops,       floats, all drawn by horses. Relax this evening or
                                                     entertainment and restaurants on the waterfront.       enjoy an optional visit to a nearby casino.
$855 Twin $825 Triple                                We spend two nights in a lovely hotel in St. Ignace.
$805 Quad $1145 Single                                                                                      Day Four – Home: On our return journey we see
                                                     Day Three – Mackinac Island Festival &                 more springtime scenery bursting forth. We arrive
      13           Sightseeing                       Parade: A relaxing ferry cruise takes us to Macki-     home early evening.
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