The remaining ‘2019’ trips are ‘FULL’ or 'LIMITED' at this time:*
(Details were in the ‘JANUARY’ mailing)

June 10-12 ~ ‘Mystery Trip’ .?.?.?. - ‘Limited Space’
June 17-19 ~ ‘Mystery Trip’ .?.?.?. - ‘FULL’
June 25 ~ Myers Dinner Theatre - ‘FULL’
July 12-22 ~ ‘ALASKA’ - ‘Based on Availability’
August 25-30 ~ Magnificent MICHIGAN - ‘FULL’
See: August 4-9 ~ ‘2nd‘ MICHIGAN - ‘Added’
September 7-14 ~ ‘SAVANNAH’ & ‘More’ - ‘Standby’... just started
November 18-22 ~ ‘BRANSON’ - ‘FULL’
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* If interested - call to check on availability and/or to be added on the ‘STANDBY’ List!

New Orleans, LA and Much More!
April 6 - 13 and May 4 - 11 (Saturday-Saturday) 8 days/7 nights

​A We’re off to the ‘BIG EASY’.....
Note: *Lafayette departure will be on ‘APRIL’ date only; Lebanon and Indy departures on both ‘APRIL’ and ‘MAY’.

Many Highlights!
* Prior to our 4-night stay in New Orleans we will visit attractions and historic sites in Vicksburg and Natchez, MS - located along the Mississippi River; overnighting at the ‘NATCHEZ GRAND HOTEL’ with amazing views!

NEW ORLEANS
o 4-nights at the‘HOLIDAY INN’ - Superdome ‘conveniently located downtown’
o Local Guide for a ‘CITY TOUR’ (via motorcoach)
o Plus, a brief ‘walking tour’ into the FRENCH QUARTER; and, of course, additional ‘free time’ to browse at your leisure.
o Tour ‘OAK ALLEY PLANTATION’ - experience the rich history of the Antebellum South.
o Visit the National WORLD WAR II MUSEUM: Exhibits, Lunch & Show.

Motorcoach Transportation ~ All Touring and Attractions, per listing & more!
7-nights Lodging: 1-night in Natchez; 4-nights in New Orleans; (1) night en route ‘to’ & ‘from’

(7) Breakfasts ~ (3) Lunches ~ (4) Dinners
– Includes lunch at Lambert’s in Sikeston, MO! –

$1,280 double/per person ~ $1,685 single ~ $1,160 triple

Churchill Downs ~ Louisville, KY
​May 19 (Sunday) ‘Back to the Track!’

~ Two Coaches ~
A Sure Bet for a Great Day....
we will once again have comfortable, indoor-seating in ‘Millionaires Row’ with a great ‘Buffet Lunch’ prior to post-time! A..n..d....They’re Off!”
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Departures from: Lebanon & Indy - $92

More ‘MYSTERY’ with MANY ‘HIGHLIGHTS’

June 10 - 12 (Monday-Wednesday) INDY Departures Only
June 17 - 19 (Monday-Wednesday) LAFAYETTE, LEBANON & INDY Departures
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YES, we will plan to go ‘twice’ to accommodate twice as many!”
“Join us for a fun-filled destination....something ‘old’, something ‘new’ -- with ‘great variety’ for each of you!”

- Interesting and Informative for all; ‘Moderate Walking’ for full-tour enjoyment.
2-nights: ‘Surprising’ Lodging ~ All Admissions/Attractions
(2) Breakfasts - (1) Lunch - (2) Dinners

$410 double/per person - $545 single - $360 triple

Myers Dinner Theatre ~ Hillsboro, IN
​June 25 (Tuesday) 

Enjoy ABBA’s Timeless Songs, Non-stop Laughs and Explosive Dance Numbers....

+ Mamma Mia! +

Join us for this hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on a Greek Island Paradise!
Oh yeah, of course we will also enjoy their ‘great buffet lunch’ prior to the show!

All inclusive....$87....All pick-ups!

‘Symphony on the Prairie’ at CONNER PRAIRIE!
​July 3 (Wednesday)

Avoid the Hustle and Bustle....Meet Up With Us and Take the Bus!
We start with a nice little Deli-Dinner Picnic, outlined with Red, White and Blue festivities, leading up to the majestic grand finale of Fantastic Fireworks! 

This is a ‘Peaceful & Patriotic Evening’ as we sit-back and relax (with table-seating) while enjoying the ‘Patriotic Melodies’ celebrating America’s Birthday!

All inclusive....Motorcoach Transportation, Gratuity, Table-Seating, Dinner & Evening Concert

Departures from: Lebanon and Indy - $94

ALASKA
Saturday - Monday | July 13 - 22, 2019 - 10 days/9 nights

By Plane, Motorcoach, Train(s), Boat and maybe even ‘Dog Sled’ to fully enjoy the Abundant Wildlife, Stunning Scenery and Breathtaking Beauty! “We never get tired of visiting ALASKA! (My 6 & Steve’s 5 time)

And I certainly appreciate partnering with ‘JOHN HALL’S ALASKA’ for their many experiences and vast knowledge of unique destinations, dining and lodging as well as their ‘all inclusive’ pricing....‘All’ Gratuities and ‘Most’ Meals. Note: We also have ‘3' Train trips this time! (Allowing for a ‘little less motorcoaching’ in some areas!)

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At this time I am waiting for ‘confirmation’ of our ‘Flight’ costs/times to finalize details. Please call if you are interested in receiving a Brochure w/ final details ‘when available’. Thanks!
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Highlights
Anchorage: 2-nights at the Lakefront Hotel on Lake Spenard, next to Lake Hood.

Day 2: Options today ($) Flightseeing Trip ~ Deep Sea Fishing ~ Marine Mammal Viewing Bear Viewing or, you may want to just enjoy downtown Anchorage!

Day 3: Prince William Sound - We will board the Alaska Railroad for a short trip to Whittier; after Lunch at the Whittier Hotel we will board the ‘Stan Stephens’ Boat for a relaxing, afternoon cruise through beautiful Prince William Sound visiting glaciers and viewing a variety of marine wildlife before arriving in Valdez where we will overnight at the ‘all-new’ Totem Hotel & Suites.

Day 4: Depart for Fairbanks (by motorcoach) traveling up the Richardson Hwy. along the Alaska pipeline, while learning the history of the pipeline and making a few scenic stops! 2-nights at the Bear Lodge

Day 5: This morning we have a ‘great’ narrated tour down the Chena River onboard the Riverboat Discovery. Afterwards, we will enjoy an exclusive ‘Lunch & Tour’ at the Trail Breaker Kennel, home of musher, David Monson, husband of the late Susan Butcher - a four-time Iditarod Champion. Tonight we will experience an ‘all-you-can-eat’ Salmon Bake. (Note: Also includes Cod & Ribs!)

Day 6: Today we’ll enjoy Breakfast aboard the train en route to Denali National Park via the Alaska Railroad GoldStar ‘domed’ car. On arrival, we have the option of adding a helicopter flight around Mount Denali or, possibly enjoy an ATV experience! ($) 2-nights at the Denali Bluffs - RiverView, (new in 2017) with great views overlooking the Nenana River into Denali National Park. Tonight a fantastic dinner with Chef Laura Cole!

Day 7: Early this morning (hoping for great wildlife viewing!) we will head out on a 53-mile tour into Denali National Park, with a ‘Picnic Lunch’ included!

Day 8: Free time to enjoy a relaxing morning prior to departing for Talkeetna, again aboard the Alaska Railroad GoldStar , with lunch served en route! Overnight at the beautiful Talkeetna Alaska Lodge, with incredible majestic views!

Day 9: After Breakfast we will have free time to enjoy the authentic ‘Alaskan Charm'of this little frontier town of Talkeetna. ‘Optional’ activities will be offered to enjoy while in this area as well! Late this afternoon we return to Anchorage (by motorcoach) for a nice ‘farewell dinner’ prior to heading to the airport for our ‘night flight’ home!

Day 10: Return ‘Home Sweet Home’ with ‘fond memories’ of our ALASKAN experience!

All inclusive....
Motorcoach Transportation and Gratuities ‘to’ and ‘from’ Chicago O’Hare Airport; Flight; fees & taxes
Gratuities for our ‘Driver/Tour Manager’ (local guide) and Porters.
‘MOST’ Meals: (8) Breakfasts ~ (7) Lunches ~ (8) Dinners
FYI....MICHIGAN - August 25-30 is ‘FULL’ -- so...I added August 4-9; also, (Sunday-Friday)
Note: This reflects a slight increase in ‘lodging costs’ as they are still at ‘Summer Rates’ the first few weeks of August! *

 Let’s Head North to View a Few ‘MICHIGAN ’ Highlights!
August 25 - 30 (Sunday-Friday) 6 days/5 nights
OR August 4-9; also (Sunday-Friday)


Magnificent MICHIGAN! Up to the ‘Tip of the Mitt’.... 
Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, Petoskey and Frankenmuth

Exploring Historical Highlights, Terrific Touring and, of course, great Memorable Meals!
3-Nights Lodging at the CROOKED RIVER LODGE - North Alanson, MI (This alone is worth the trip!)
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Mackinac Island (Monday) We’re off to this incredible Island - via Shepler’s Island Ferry.
Also includes: - Island ‘Carriage Tour’ - Lunch at the ‘GRAND HOTEL’ - Free time to Browse

Charlevoix (Tuesday) We visit this quaint little town located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
- Historic Tour - Free Time D’town - ‘CASTLE FARMS’ - Tour Castle & Gardens; plus, Tram Tour

Petoskey (Tuesday) o Tour ‘KILWINS’ Chocolate Kitchen (plus, of course, a little ICE CREAM...
- Dinner this evening will be at the historic STAFFORD’S PERRY HOTEL

Frankenmuth (Wednesday-Thursday) Off to browse “Michigan’s Little BAVARIA!”
2-Nights Lodging at the ‘SPRINGHILL SUITES’ - conveniently located on Main Street.
- Visit ‘BRONNER’S CHRISTmas WONDERLAND’ - Tour w/ Local Guide o Free Time to Browse
- “Bavarian Belle” Boat Ride - Family-style Dinner at the BAVARIAN INN

August 25 - 30
Motorcoach Transportation ~ All Lodging/Gratuities/Attractions, per listing
(5) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (4) Dinners
$985 double/per person ~ $1,345 single ~ $895 triple

August 4-9 Pricing
Motorcoach Transportation ~ All Lodging/Gratuities/Attractions, per listing
(5) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (4) Dinners
* $1,032 double/per person - $1,439 single - $926 triple

“HEY, Let’s Do the ‘ZOO’....Yeah, the ‘INDY’ Zoo and ‘Lunch’ Too!”
August 21 (Wednesday) 

The INDIANAPOLIS Z00, AQUARIUM and BOTANICAL GARDENS!

“Join Us for a ‘Great Day’ of FUN, FOOD and FELLOWSHIP!”

Located in White River State Park, exhibiting more than 1,200 animals and 47,000 plants in both indoor and outdoor settings. We will spend the morning with everyone exploring at your own pace -- not to miss the Butterfly Kaleidoscope, see the Dolphin Show, of course, check-out the ‘PENGUINS’, maybe hop-aboard the ‘White River Junction Train’ -- and, be sure to allow time for their great Gift Shop!

Following our ‘ZOO TIME’ we will have a wonderful (late) Lunch at the IRON SKILLET!

Motorcoach Transportation, Admission, Group Lunch and Gratuities

Lafayette - $85 Lebanon / Indy - $79

‘Savannah’ and The ‘Golden Isles’ of GEORGIA....
September 7-14 (Saturday-Saturday) 8 days/7 nights

Great Sightseeing...Good ‘ol Southern Cooking and Hospitality!

Savannah & Tybee Island 
- 3-nights at the historic ‘River Street Inn’
- Lunch at Paula Deen’s ‘Lady & Sons’ 
- Narrated Trolley Tour - Historic District 
- Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Reception(s) 
- Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise 
- Tybee Island - Lighthouse & More 

Jekyll Island & St. Simons Island
- 2-nights at the historic ‘Jekyll Island Club Hotel’
- Narrated ‘Jekyll Island’ Trolley Tour
- Scenic Dolphin Boat Tour & Historic Wharf
- Guided Tour - St. Simons Island; w/ Lunch included
- Fort Frederica Monument and Christ Church
- World War II ‘Home Front’ Museum (NEW...Dec.‘18)

Motorcoach Transportation ~ All Touring/Admissions/Attractions, per listing
7-nights Lodging; includes (1) night en route (Chattanooga) ‘to’ and ‘from’
(7) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (1) Dinner; Plus, (2) Evening Receptions (River Street Inn)

$1,580 double/per person - $2,265 single

NEW ENGLAND in the FALL....
September 28 - October 8 (Saturday-Tuesday) 11days/10 nights

Vermont - New Hampshire - Maine - Connecticut
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* Note: I have increased our overall trip by ‘one day’ including an overnight in Rutland, VT – also, adding a few ‘new attractions’ as well as allowing for a ‘2-night’ stay in Bar Harbor, ME.
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Overnight 1 night: Erie, PA st
Vermont:
Rutland: 1-night
Touring today: Vermont Country Store and Quechee Gorge en route to Hanover, NJ -
where we will have lunch and a little free time to browse, followed by a stop at King Arthur Flour.
Arrive at Lake Morey Resort, a beautiful setting overlooking the Lake!
2-nights: Fairlee, VT
Tour w/ Local Guide: ‘Rock of Ages’ Granite Quarry ~ Bragg Farm (Maple Syrup and ‘much’ more!)
Montpelier - Visit Vermont’s little ‘capital’ for a lunch stop ~ Tour Ben & Jerry’s...( (Waterbury)
Drive up to the ‘Trapp Family Lodge’ for great views and picture taking. (Stowe)
New Hampshire:
We will have a 21/2 hour, narrated, ‘Lunch/Cruise’ on Lake Winnispesaukee.
Overnight at the Glen House, with breathtaking views of Mount Washington! 1-night Gorham, NH
Maine:
Traveling up to Bar Harbor - Check-in at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel. 2-nights: Bar Harbor, ME
Our ‘local guide’ will join us for a tour through the amazing Acadia National Park, followed by free
time to browse the quaint little town of Bar Harbor - located on Mount Desert Island along Maine’s
Frenchman Bay. (‘Great Eats’ ...Dinner(s) will be at Stewman’s and the Looking Glass Restaurants!)
We’ll continue sightseeing as we travel to the southern ‘Maine’ region. 1-night: Scarborough, ME
Kennebunk - We will experience an informative (50-minute) Lobster Boat Excursion, followed by
a little touring and lunch before we start heading west to Connecticut. 1-night: Manchester, CT

All Touring and Attractions, per listing, plus ‘MORE’ along the way!
10-nights Lodging.... Including (1) night: en route home from Manchester, CT

(10) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (8) Dinners

‘GREAT MEALS’....And, certainly, a ‘Lobstah’ Night (Lobster ‘optional’ of course!)
$2,245 double/per person - $3,040 single - $2,080 triple
Note: A $200 (per person) deposit is due upon making your reservation.

The Greenbrier Resort ~ White Sulphur Springs, WV
October 29 - November 2 (Tuesday-Saturday) 5 days/4 nights

“We have been to ‘The Greenbrier’ several times – but always at CHRISTMAS!
It will be nice to catch a little FALL FOLIAGE at this ‘National Historic Landmark’ nestled in among the wondrous ‘Allegheny Mountains’ of West Virginia!”
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First night, we will be overnighting at the ‘Mills Park Hotel’ (new in 2016) with a ‘classic design’ of ‘modern historic charm’ -- located in the heart of Yellow Springs, OH!
“It’s nice to ‘check-in early’ to fully enjoy every minute at this incredible Resort!”

For over two hundred years The Greenbrier has welcomed guests with warm hospitality and unmatched service - comfortably casual, yet very elegant! ( Golfers: You are welcome to switch-out a piece of ‘Luggage’ for your ‘Golf Bag’! )

All inclusive....
w 2-nights at ‘The Greenbrier’ with Great Accommodations and Wonderful Meals!
An (incredible) Full Buffet Breakfast each morning in the ‘Main Dining Room’,
(1) Dinner (at your option) and a ‘Group Dinner’ in the ‘Main Dining Room’ one evening.
w Historic Resort Tour w Afternoon Tea w Culinary Demonstrations w In-house ‘Movie Theatre’
w $20 ‘Slot Play’ for Casino (a ‘must see’ - but ‘play is optional’, of course) w Nightly ‘Champagne Toast’
w Visit the President’s Cottage Museum w Bunker Tour - Very Interesting! ($) w Spa Services ($)
Attractions, per listing ~ 1-night lodging en route home...plus, a ‘Mystery’ stop.?.

(4) Breakfasts ~ (1) Lunch ~ (3) Dinners
$1,030 double/per person - $1,385 single - $928 triple
Note: A $200 (per person) deposit is due upon making your reservation.

Christmas in the Ozarks!
November 18-22 (Monday-Friday) 5 days/4 nights

‘BRANSON’ and MORE!*

Six Great Shows...Great Seats...Great Eats!

- Grand Jubilee 
- The Bretts
- ‘Miracle of Christmas’ (Sight & Sound Theatre)
- The Hughes Brothers
- The Texas Tenors
- Celebration on Ice
~ And, of course, their festive Holiday ‘NIGHT-LIGHT’ Drive-thru

[Note: ‘Listed Shows’ are included, with attendance at your option.]
Schedule allows for a little ‘free time for shopping’...or, just ‘take a break’.?.

* Also includes a side-trip to the COLLEGE of the OZARKS - with a ‘student’ step-on guide for touring, free time at the Ralph Foster Museum and dinner on-site at the Keeter Center.

Motorcoach Transportation ~ All Gratuities, Shows, Admissions, per listing

3-Nights Lodging (Grand Country Inn) Plus, 1-Night (Drury Inn) [For ‘late afternoon/early evening’ return on Friday]

(4) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (4) Dinners
$870 double/per person - $1,060 single - $815 triple
In The Works

‘Yuletide Celebration’ ~ Date TBD
‘New Year’s Eve’ ~ December 31 - January 1
Derby Dinner Theatre ~ January
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Watch for ‘Holiday Happenings’ along with ‘FLORIDA’ details
and other highlights for ‘2020' in the ‘SEPTEMBER’ Mailing!