June 2013
Sat	15 Jun		Sweet Charity @ The Lesher Center	10:00-06:00	$139
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have Faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and Hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it. Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Lunch Il Fornaio.
Sun	16 Jun		Mountain Play - Sound of Music	11:00-06:00	$98
'The Hills are Alive with The Sound of Music' - Mountain Play - the spectacular outdoor musical theater on Mt Tamalpais celebrates it's 100th Season with the beloved 'The Sound of Music'. This classic musical is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the von Trapp Family Singers, and features many songs that have become standards, including the title song "The Sound of Music", "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Moutain", and "Do-Re-Mi". Lunch will be a box lunch at the Mountain Play. A special bus will transport the group from Mill Valley to the mountain top for the performance. Moderate walking is required from the Mt Tam bus to the performance area.
Mon	17 Jun		Immigration Station Angel Island	09:00-06:00	$129
Take a fascinating journey into the island's historic and cultural past on a captivating, audio-enhanced TramTour. Visit the United States Immigration Station as well as other historic sites, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Bay, San Franscisco skyline, Sausalito, Tiburon and Golden Gate Bridge. Ferry from Tiburon and lunch at Alcatraz Landing Cafe.
Mon	17 Jun		Napa River Cruise	10:45-05:15	$129
Enjoy an insider tour of the Napa River on this cruise aboard a luxurious Electra Craft electric boat. Seating is limousine-style and the wrap-around windows provide panoramic views from every seat. This adventure puts you in a different world - one of vineyards, history and wildlife, as you meander along the Napa River. On board you will enjoy a glass of wine as the captain gives an incredibly in-depth, insider tour of the Napa River and everything that is connected to it. Lunch prior to sailing will be at The Kitchen Door in Napa's Oxbow Market.
Tue	18 Jun		Lawrence Livermore Lab	09:00-05:30	$89
Don't miss this highlight tour of the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. NIF is a national resource — a unique experimental facility addressing compelling national security, energy, and science missions. NIF's 192 powerful laser beams, housed in a 10-story building the size of three football fields, can deliver nearly 2 million joules of ultraviolet laser energy in billionth-of-a-second pulses to the target chamber center. Our day will include a private presentation and tour of the Discovery Center for a broad based display of the scientific technology developed at the Lab as well as highlights of the Lab's research in such areas as defense, homeland security, the environment, cancer and new energy sources. Lunch will be at Porters Restaurant at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course. Visitors must be US citizens and you will be required to provide social security number and birthdate prior to the visit.
Wed	19 Jun		Filoli Estate Summer Splendor	09:00-06:30	$98
It's summer, and the flowers are splendid - a perfect time for Filoli Summer Splendor tour. Visit Filoli House and Gardens and bask in the timeless beauty of this historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life.": this was the motto of William Bourne, builder of Filoli, one of America's great estates. Filoli, he prophesied in 1917, could well prove to be "interesting a few hundred years from now." Enjoy a full afternoon at Fioli with time to wander the gardens and visit the gift shop.
Thu	20 Jun		Visit Exploratorium's New Home II	09:00-06:00	$98
Come experience the wonders of the San Francisco's Exploratorium in it's new home at Pier 15 in the center of the city's new waterfront development. With triple the space and breathtaking San Francisco Bay views the new museum will be an eye-opening, always charming, playful place to tinker and where they have fun down to a science. Enjoy a tour of the new facility where you can run through a tornado, watch a cell divide and prove that yawning is contagious. Lunch at the museum is included.
Sat	22 Jun		Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks	09:00-09:00	$125
A rare mid-week theater performance at Sierra Reparatory Theatre in Sonora. This touching comedy opens as an aging but formidable woman hires a dance instructor to give her lessons in St. Petersburg, Fl. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into a deep friendship as these two people from very different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing the Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha and Contemporary Dance. A matinee performance with a box lunch and supper on the coach on the drive home.
Sun	23 Jun		Impressions on the Water	09:30-05:30	$109
Coinciding with the America's Cup races, another side of nautical life is revealed by more than 80 remarkable paintings by Impressionists such as Claude Monet, Gustave Caillebotte, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro and Pst-Impressionists such as Maurice Denis and Paul Signac--artists whose breathtaking artistry reflects their own deep understanding of pleasure boating and competition. Exhibition at the Legion of Honor. Enjoy lunch at the Legion Cafe and an afternoon organ concert to make this a perfect day!
Mon	24 Jun		Tourist for a Day	09:00-06:00	$139
Climb aboard the Rocket Boat and have a blast on the bay! Sail past the sea lions, zoom to the Bay Bridge, fly down to AT&T park, scream past Treasure Island, and breese by Alcatraz on the way on this tour of San Francisco's historic waterfront. Next lunch at Pompei's Grotto. Next, see the city in another amazing vechicle. Ride the Ducks--land and water vechicles-- for the most unique sightseeing tour around. Ride through the historic streets and neighborhoods of San Francisco. Splash down and cruise the Bay. Enjoy this fun filled summer day by the bay!
Tue	25 Jun		From Russia with Love	09:00-06:30	$98
Hold on to your babushka as Gary Holloway takes you on this tour of all things Russian San Francisco style. This tour is designed to enrich your knowledge of the history and culture of Russia, and have a great time along the way. Lunch at Katia's Russian Tea Room will be an ample array of Russian cuisine. Visit The Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a San Francisco landmark and the Russian Orthodox spiritual center of America's West Coast. Tour the historical Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral to see the grand chandelier donated by the last tsar of Russia, Nicholas II and The Holy Trinity Bells, a gift of Tsar Alexander III of Russia. Final stop at the Russian Gift Shop.
Wed	26 Jun		Beautiful Gardens & Shadelands Ranch	09:00-06:30	$98
Visit Internationnally renowned Ruth Bancroft Gardens, a dry garden featuring a unique display of succulents, cacti, and other drought-tolerant plants as well as California natives, for a docent led tour. Followed by lunch and a tour at The Gardens at Heather Farm, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, living museum, beautiful gardens and stunning landscape. While in Walnut Creek tour Shadelands Ranch Museum. From its curved glass bay windows to its classical white columns and wraparound veranda, the 1903 Colonial Revival house reflects the refinement and elegance of a bygone era when the handsome two-story home was the heart of a large fruit ranch in the Ygnacio Valley. And since there is nothing finer than an ice cream treat after a day in the garden a stop at a local creamery before heading home.
Thu	27 Jun		Wizard of OZ Sacramento	09:00-06:00	$134
Join Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion as they band together on an adventure along the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and face the wrath of the Wicked Witch. The production will be true to the movie that has enchanted fans of all ages for decades. Featuring the songs "We're Off to See the Wizard", "Over the Rainbow", and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road". Lunch at 4th Street Grill.
Fri	28 Jun		John's Birthday Mystery Trip	10:00-06:00	$139
It's John's Birthday and we are planning a very special day. We can't give away too many details, but we can say that once we arrive at "who knows where," we'll have a grand time. Don't try to get the secret out of us - you'll just have to trust that we'll be going to somewhere very special and showing you the time of your life - just like we always do. You can be sure there will be cake!
Sat	29 Jun		Italian Street Painting Festival	11:00-04:00	$49
The beloved Italian Street Painting Festival is returning to downtown San Rafael. Be amazed by these temporary masterpieces created by artists with chalk on the blocks near the San Rafael Church. This is a short day with lunch on your own at the festival. You have to see this!
July 2013
Wed	3-5 Jul		Solvang 4th of July	09:00-07:00	$829/669
Come enjoy 4th of July at the Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang to celebrate the birth of our great nation. On the 4th begin your day with a parade through the streets of Solvang, followed by a BBQ lunch with entertainment and after dark a fireworks spectacular with rousing music. We will stay at the Hotel Corque, enjoy live theater beneath the stars, visit the incredible minature horses at Quicksilver Ranch and have an all around good time on this star-spangled-holiday.
Sat	6-7 Jul		CANC-Ft Bragg Salmon BBQ, Skunk Train & Fireworks	10:00-06:00	$588/478
A visit to Ft Bragg for the Worlds Largest Salmon BBQ Weekend. We will stay in Ft Bragg at the new oceanfront Holiday Inn Express. Attend the all-you-can-eat Salmon BBQ, a light supper in Mendocino and then view the fireworks over Noyo Harbor. Sunday morning board the Skunk Train where onboard you will be treated to views of the Pudding Creek estuary. Quietly slipping into Tunnel No. 1, you will emerge into the Noyo River Canyon, the river you will cross for the balance of your journey to Nothspur for a BBQ lunch and then continue onboard the train to Willits where the coach will be waiting to drive you home. A great weekend getaway.
Sun	7 Jul		Giants vs Dodgers	09:30-06:00	$130
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Wed	10 Jul		Giants vs New York Mets	09:30-06:00	$112
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and New York Mets play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Thu	11 Jul		Showboat - Sacramento	09:00-06:00	$134
A masterpiece generally considered America's first true musical. Featuring one of the greatest scores ever, by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern. The show has not been at Music Circus in 12 years, and this is its first time in the Wells Fargo Pavillion. Featuring the songs "Ol' Man River", "You Are Love", and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man". Lunch at Delta King Pilot House.
Sat	13 Jul		You're A Good Man Charlie Brown	09:00-06:00	$98
The Peanuts gang's all here - Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Sally - in this delightful musical that will have you celebrating childhood, or revisiting it! Charlie Brown just wants to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, while Snoopy and Linus want to daydream. Meanwhile, the rest of the group battles book reports, kites, baseball and misunderstandings in this classic Broadway musical based on the iconic comic characters of Charles Schulz. At Woodland Opera House with lunch at 428 Restaurant (formerly Morrison's Upstairs).
Sun	14 Jul		A's vs Red Sox	09:30-05:30	$108
Let Us Take You Out to the Ballgame! The Red Sox are coming to town to play Oakland A's and it is certain to be a great game. This is a day game and will be played in Oakland.Trip includes, Game Tickets, Coach and Snack Bag for the game with peanuts, Cracker Jacks, Candy, Chips and Water. A great day for baseball fans.
Tue	16-19 Jul		Pageant of the Masters - The Big Picture	08:00-07:00	$1629/1229
The Big Picture is this year's theme for Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach so we are going Hollywood. Three nights at the cosmopolitan Lowes Hotel - star of the Highland Center. See all the sights on a Best of Hollywood Tour, Dinner at the iconic Muso & Frank Grill, attend a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in addition to the highlight of the tour - Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters. Dinner at Tivoli Terrace on the Pageant grounds and some free time in Laguna Beach. Lights Action Camera - the excitement is already building.
Thu	18 Jul		Annie Get Your Gun	03:00-10:30	$129
Attend Woodminster Summer Musicals- THeater Under the Stars. In this Irving Berlin musical, Annie Oakley supports her younger siblings by hunting and selling the game she shoots. When she's discovered by the famous Colonel Buffalo Bill, he convinces her that she should us her shooting skills in show business, specifically by performing in his Wild West Show. There, she meets and falls head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler. The romance between the two sharpshooters, and the competition between them, makes for a melodic and lively show. Box seats and picnic supper in the park prior to the show.
Sat	20 Jul		Tour des Fleurs - Half Moon Bay	09:00-06:00	$98
The Half Moon Bay Coastside is always eager to show off their amazing flowers and plants. This annual flower show offers the public a once-a-year opportunity to tour local nurseries/greenhouses, harbor, and farms. Many of these businesses are not ordinarily open to the public and during Tour des Fleurs they invite you for a “behind the scenes” tour of their facilities and operations. Special flower gardens, calla lilies, dahlias, oceans of roses and hydrangeas, organic herbs and field greens, California native plants surrounded by streams and waterfalls, a working dairy farm, grass fed livestock, a horse farm, a Coastal Farmer’s Market tour, Pillar Point Harbor and sustainable fishing, and an abundance of potted plants of every variety await you on this year’s Tour des Fleurs. Box Lunch.
Sat	20 Jul		WWII on the Homefront	09:00-06:00	$89
Explore and honor the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the World War II home front. Find out how they lived, worked and got along. Many faces, many stories, many truths weave a complex tapestry of myths and realities from this time of opportunity and loss. Visit the riveting ne Rosie the Riveter NHP. Tour Port Chicago NHP - on the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that cracked windows and lit up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were instantly killed when two ships being loaded with ammunition for the Pacific theatre troops blew up. This was WWII's worst homefront disaster. Box Lunch on Coach.
Sun	21 Jul		Giants vs AZ Diamondbacks	09:30-06:00	$112
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Sun	21 Jul		Cowboys & Cornbread	09:00-06:30	$79
Cowboys and Cornbread - a day-long celebration of western living and old-fashioned fun featuring the Hangtown Harmonica Championship, live music, Chili Cook Off, Cowboy Poetry, Ranch Sorting, Mutton Bustin', Salsa & Cornbread Competition, Chuckwagon BBQ and Margaritaville. It promises to be a pleasant drive along country roads to the farms of the Western Sierra foothills and a full day of fun you won't want to miss.
Mon	22 Jul-1 Aug		CANCELLED-Northern Parks	09:00-07:00	$4199/3299
Mon	22 Jul		Picnic Day	10:30-06:00	$69
Summer is here and we're excited to celebrate! Come join us for our annual Daytripping Picnic. This year's picnic will be held at China Camp State Park, situated along San Pablo Bay with views of the water. What better way to spend a lazy, hot day in July than in shady park with a few friends, some delicious food, and a very cold glass of lemonade or wine if you prefer. Perhaps it is the memory of how much better food tastes in the great outdoors but somehow a picnic just says "summer on a plate".
Tue	23 Jul		Lunch with Sinatra	10:30-05:00	$99
Join us for lunch and enjoy a show that will leave you believing that Frank Sinatra is still alive and well and performing at the historic Deer Park Villa in Marin County. Deer Park Villa is nestled under large redwood trees on a 4-acre site in the quaint town of Fairfax. Deer Park Villa has been in operation since the 1930's.
Thu	25 Jul		Sugar The Some Like it Hot Musical - Sacramento	09:00-06:00	$134
It's the classic movie SOME LIKE IT HOT, live on stage, with a brassy score to accent the hilarious antics! Two male musicians, disguised as women in an all-female band, experience a series of comical mishaps while fleeing from the mob. Music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merill, the composers of FUNNY GIRL.
Sat	27 Jul		Strauss Festival of Elk Grove	03:30-11:55	$89
Enchanting, Magical and Romantic! The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove is an outdoor dance production featuring a storyline set to the music of Vienna’s “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss, Jr. and his family, played by a live 32 piece professional orchestra. Bringing the story to life are elegantly costumed waltz and polka troupes and elaborate handcrafted sets. The setting is a grassy knoll at the edge of a lake surrounding a small island. Warm evening breezes and lights reflected in the water add to the wonderful experience of this event. Each performance ends with a fireworks display! Picnic Supper in the Park
Sun	28 Jul		Giants vs Chicago Cubs	09:30-06:00	$112
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and Chicago Cubs play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Sun	28 Jul		SF Symphony Disney in Concert	09:30-06:00	$139
Disney in Concert at Davies Hall. Magical Music from the Movies will transport you on a musical journey featuring songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lion King, and more. Share in the magic of Disney and discover anew why these timesless motion picture scores continue to enchant us all. Enjoy lunch at Max's Opera Cafe prior to the performance.
Sun	28 Jul		Stern Grove - SF Ballet	10:00-06:00	$69
San Francisco Ballet returns to Stern Grove Festival with artists of the Company performing a selection of works from their current repertory. Renowned for its incomparable level of innovation and exuberance, San Francisco Ballet is one of the premier ballet companies in America. Unlike previous year's the organizing committee of Stern Grove will not allow group reserved seating but instead offer first come, first served Senior Seating chairs center stage. We will as always provide a great box lunch at your seats. This trip is limited to 33 passengers so reserve today.
Tue	30 Jul		Bills Birthday Mystery Trip	09:00-06:00	$125
Join us in celebrating Bill's Birthday Daytripping Style - with a mystery trip.
August 2013
Thu	1-4 Aug		Fiesta Days Santa Barbara	09:00-07:00	$1399/1119
Celebrate Santa Barbara's rich and heritage traditions of the California Rancho Period at during Old Spanish Fiesta Days. Santa Barbara's party of the summer feting the city's eclectic heritage. Taste authentic foosd, listen to traditional music and mariachis, watch Spirit of Fiesta dancers, attend Nights of Gaiety and the Fiesta Historical Parade! Stay three nights in a waterfront room at Channel Harbor, attend Fiesta events, enjoy a harbor cruise, tour Santa Barbara's sights, and on Sunday ride the Coast Starlight to San Luis Obispo. Viva la Fiesta!
Mon	5 Aug		Picture Palaces	09:00-06:00	$99
Our Picture Palaces trip will tour a variety of historic cinema treasures, from an old neighborhood venue, to a giant movie palace which once seated thousands. All have been lovingly rehabilitated by dedicated volunteers with "sweat equity," while others have been restored to their original grandeur by master craftsmen for millions of dollars. We will experience the mighty Wurlitzer, as was the practice during the silent film era, plus Gary Holloway's narration of Oakland and Alameda.
Tue	6-9 Aug		Ashland Shakespeare Festival	09:00-07:00	$1429/1129
Join us for a thrilling trip to one of the most beloved theater destinations in the country. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy prime seating for five performances at the renowned festival: Midsummer Nights Dream, Tenth Muse, Cymbeline, My Fair Lady and Robin Hood. Three nights accommodations will be at the four star Plaza Inn & Suites. Breakfast and Dinner each day are included as well as a backstage tour. Special arrangements can be made for a modified backstage tour if climbing stairs is difficult for you so please just let us know. The gem that is Oregon Shakespeare Festival is not to be missed.
Wed	7 Aug		Dog Days of Summer Mystery Trip	09:00-05:00	$69
Just to be clear this mystery trip has nothing to do with Dogs. Just those long sultry summer days in the middle of summer known as the Dog Days. We will not be visiting any dog related venues, dog shows, dog parks, dog training facilities, nor will dogs be allowed on the bus this day. It will be a fun day of mystery destinations and a picnic lunch. So join us and put a little mystery in your summer!
Thu	8 Aug		The King & I - Sacramento	09:00-06:00	$134
One of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most treasured musicals. East meets West, cultures clash and reconcile. A classic tale of forbidden love, filled with indelible, exhilarating moments and featuring a breathtaking score. With the songs "Shall We Dance?", "Getting to Know You", and "Something Wonderful".
Fri	9 Aug		America's Cup Races	09:00-06:00	$112
Experience San Francisco's "Summer of Racing" as America's Cup Challenge comes to the Bay. Enjoy America's Cup Village shoreline seating for unobstructured viewing in the heart of the Marina Green. Attend the semi final races for the Louis Vuitton Cup. Significantly, 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the first Louis Vuitton Cup, which took place in Newport, Rhode Island in 1983. See the best teams in the world dueling for the oldest trophy in international sport.
Sat	10 Aug		Giants vs Orioles	10:00-06:30	$118
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and Baltimore Orioles play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Sun	11-13 Aug		Great Gatsby Festival Lake Tahoe	09:00-07:00	$959/799
Return to the Roaring 20's - Tahoe style at the Great Gatsby Festival at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe. Explore historic Thunderbird Lodge, Tahoe's magical Castle-in-the-Sky and the world famous Thunderbird Yacht. Enjoy a riveting pair of living history performances. Meet the landmark First Lady, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, and discover her opinions about a world torn by war, hardship, and uncertainty. Then, get acquainted with Ernie Pyle, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter that chronicled the Great Depression and World War II - personifying the essential spirit and drama of the "Greatest Generation." Plus a scenic Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise. Spend two nights at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
Thu	15 Aug		The Big Fat Greek Tour	09:00-05:00	$89
Savor the flavor of Greece on our big Fat Greek Tour. This fun day begins with an authentic Greek lunch at Kokkari Greek Restaurant, awarded the best Greek restaurant in San Francisco. Lunch is sure to memorable - as this restaurant specializes in "cuisine fit for the god's"… After lunch cross the bridge to Oakland to visit the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, considered by many to be the most beautiful building in Oakland. The grounds and cathedral are truly a sight to behold. A representative from the church will be on hand to guide you and introduce you to it's history and architecture - Final stop of the day - visit the Greek Theater in Berkeley. Along the way sample Baklava and Ouzo. We hope that you end today feeling a little more "Greek" than when you started! Opa!!
Sat	17-23 Aug		Charming San Juan Islands	08:00-07:00	$2589/1869
Experience the breathtakingly beautiful San Juan Islands like never before. Spend two nights in Seattle before heading out to the islands. Visit Bainbridge Island, tour the victorian homes of Port Townsend and Whidbey Islands, then board the MV Viking Star a 60 foot motorized yacht for a 3 day 2 night where after clearing the bay you will explore the San Juan archipelago cruising past and Burrows Island lighthouse, Iceberg Point, Deadman's Island and Cattle Point before arriving in Friday Harbor for an overnight at the Earthbox Inn. Next day cruise north in the San Juan Channel to historic Roche Harbor Resort. Go whales watching while dining on an Old Fashioned Cracked Crab Feast. Attend an organ concert at the famous Rosario Resort and go in search of Bald Eagles, Dall Porpois and other magnificent wildlife followed by a beach picnic on Sucia Island. Spend the final night of the tour in quaint LaConner WA. An unforgettable journey.
Sun	18 Aug		The Greatest Show on Earth	09:00-06:00	$112
Surprise and wonder will delight you with over the top feats of strength, agility, and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation, anything can happen when Ringling Bros and Barnum Baily Circus come to town. Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has no bounds. Magnificent elephantss, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance. Box lunch included.
Tue	20 Aug		Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Tribute	09:00-07:00	$109
Johnny Price's uncanny vocal and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash, has marveled audiences from California to New York to Ireland. Johnny captures Johnny Cash's ability to deliver a story and a melody so well, that his audiences feel as though they have had a walk with the Man In Black himself. Johnny's versatility also allows him to give convincing performances when singing the classic country favorites of George Jones, Ray Price and Faron Young. In 2005 Johnny entered the International Vocalist competition hosted in Las Vegas Nevada. Out of 5000 contestants performing in all genres, Johnny displayed his western roots and vocal ability placing 18th, proving this country boy can sing. Lunch at Mojo's 428 Kitchen.
Wed	21 Aug		Giants vs Boston Red Sox	09:30-06:00	$135
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and Boston Red Sox play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
Thu	22 Aug		Chicago - Sacramento	09:00-06:00	$134
First time ever at Music Circus, the sizzling, sexy Kander and Ebb smash hit, with choreography by the legendary Bob Fosse. An edge-of-your-seat story of sin, corruption, betrayal and all that jazz, with knockout dancing and one show-stopper after another. Featuring the songs "All That Jazz", "Razzle Dazzle", and "Cell Block Tango".
Mon	26 Aug		Spiritual Splendors with Gary	09:00-06:00	$99
No more elegant or striking examples of the diverse styles of ecumenical architecture can be found than these three masterpiece monuments to religion. Oakland's new Cathedral of Christ the Light is “the most expensive in American history.” This “glowing, luminous space” will resonate as a place of worship and hopes to convey an inclusive statement of welcome and openness as the community's symbolic soul. The glass, wood, and concrete structure seeks to ennoble and inspire through the use of light, material, and form. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension was built in the centuries-old Byzantine traditions while using material, design and engineering of the present day. Traditionally, Orthodox Churches are symbolic, that is, their physical or earthly features are intended to point to, or direct us to a heavenly significance. The site of this church, high above Oakland and the San Francisco Bay, signified to the community that planned the church, the Ascension of Christ from the earth 40 days after His Resurrection, therefore its name. We will also visit a third church to be named. Lunch included.
Thu	29 Aug-3 Sep		Wagon Days Sun Valley	08:00-07:00	$1969/1519
Travel to Sun Valley for the annual Wagon Days Festival. The Big Hitch Parade, is the event centerpiece. This non-motorized parade is one of the largest in the Pacific and features museum quality wagons, buggies, and stagecoaches. TheGrande Finale to the parade is Ketchum’s own Big Hitch, the Lewis Ore Wagons. These large freight wagons are the best preserved, most original, functioning wagons of their kind in existence. Watch them roar down the road pulled by an authentic 20 mule jerk line. Fly or drive to Boise for one night and then on to the Sun Valley Resort for 3 nights. Enjoy Bareback Riders Show, BBQ, Sun Valleys renowned Ice Show and one night in Salt Lake City before flying home. The coach will not return to Santa Rosa from Salt Lake City so the coach option is only one direction.
Sat	31 Aug		Scottish Highland Games	09:00-06:00	$109
	Bring out the Bagpipes - The Scottish Games are on. Don your plaid - if not a kilt and join us for an adventure in everthing Scottish, from bagpipes to whiskey. The 148 Annual historic event by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. Two World Wars and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake could not keep the Scottish American community from presenting their gathering and games. This year we will enjoy the afternoon athletics and Massed Bands Closing Ceremonies on the Terrace with table seating, a great view, a gourmet catered lunch, and a no-host bar. Kris Palo - Driver
September 2013
Sun	1 Sep		Monty Python Spamalot & Brunch	10:00-06:00	$129
Hillbarn Theater in Foster City presents - Spamalot! “Always look on the bright side of life!” This outrageous musical adapted from the screenplay of the legendary comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, took the theatre world by storm and swept the theatre awards in 2005. An irreverent parody of the legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT “raises silliness to an artform”! Savor a delicious Sunday Brunch at the Cafe Florian Crowne Plaza Foser City prior to the matinee performance.
Fri	6 Sep		A Day at the Races	10:00-06:30	$98
Horse Racing at Golden Gate Fields. Enjoy a day of thrilling, heart-pounding thoroughbred racing and the comfort of Premium Turf Club Seating. Get up close and personal with the horses on an escorted "paddock tour" followed by a lavish Turf Club Buffet lunch and an afternoon of racing. A racing program is included. The atmosphere is festive, the horses beautiful to watch and the excitement of each race engaging Golden Gate Fields boasts a beautiful setting.
Tue	10-22 Sep		Nova Scotia	09:00-07:00	$4983/3589
This tour will give you a taste of eveything Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island has to offer. Begin in Boston and travel to St. John, Prince Edward Island, home of Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables, spend three nights at the Keltic Lodge and discover Cape Breton and the famous Cabot Trail. Then three nights in Halifax, visit Peggy's Cove, with it's notable red &white lighthouse, and the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides. Fresh salt air, sandy beaches, rocky coves, cosmopolitan cities, remote lighthouses, rich history, warm hospitality, rustic fishing villages, succulent seafood, unspoiled nature all of these things and more make Canada's Maritime Provinces one of the world's most popular destinations. Round trip air fare SFO to Boston is not included. Kris Palo - Driver Airport Return
Thu	12-13 Sep		Santa Cruz Follies Overnight	09:00-06:00
Overnight to the Follies is a first for us but we thought it would be a great time to experience all the treasures Santa Cruz has to offer. We will stay at the waterfront Dream Inn, have dinner at Shadowbook and tour Annie Glass among many other treats. The theme of the 58th Annual Santa Cruz Follies is "Those Magical Musical Memories". Remembering moments that time can't erase.
Tue	17 Sep		Alcatraz Island	10:00-06:30	$99
Step back in time and experience the legendary island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US History. This memorable tour includes a ranger presentation, cruise to the island and there will be an electric shuttle for transportation from the landing. Lunch will be at the Alcatraz Landing Cafe.
Wed	18 Sep		Sex, Swagger & Swing	09:30-06:00	$98
Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin - The Concert that Never Was Relive the music that put Las Vegas on the map and the term 'Wild Cool and Swingin' back into the hip world of Retro-Swing! Though the two never shared a stage, "Rat Pack is Back" star Jonathan Poretz does the impossible, bringing these two musical giants together, in concert for the first time. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating musical evening as Poretz and his Mini Basie-Style Big Band pit Sinatra and Darin classics against each other in a true Clash of the Titans. Lunch at Fog Harbor Fish House.
Sat	21 Sep		Berkeley Coffee, Tea Festival & Spengers Lunch	09:30-05:30	$109
Coffee and Tea drinkers - Perk up your day! Spend a lazy weekend morning in the elegant Hotel Shattuck Ballroom sampling espresso drinks and fine teas, miniature bundt cakes, chocolate bites and gelato. Participate in a Japanese Tea Ceremony and an Ethiopian Coffe Ceremony. Whether you’re partial to a cup of third-wave, single-origin, herbal teas, shade-grown espresso, a frothy decaf cappuccino, or a low-fat soy chai you are certain to love this day. Following the festival we will head to Spenger's Fish Grotto for lunch.
Sun	22 Sep		Draft Horse Classic	11:30-09:45	$98
The Draft Horse Classic is one of the most unique horse shows in the country. Set amongst the tree-covered 100-acre Nevada County Fairgrounds, this event promises to entertain and impress. In addition to the stunning peformances highlighted by the power, grace and beauty of these magnificent horses. the Western Trade show will spotlight everything from cowboy garb to tackle. Add to that the world-class western art show, Art at the Classic. BBQ lunch included.
Wed	25 Sep		Hog Island Picnic	09:00-05:00	$109
Hog Island Oyster Picnic - the Ultimate Oyster Experience. World-class oysters. "From their first tiny harvest in 1984 to the 3 million oysters they raise annually today, Hog Island Oyster Company has become one of the most celebrated oyster producers in North America" But before the eating must come the shucking. You can gather up oysters and do this yourself, or leave the tough stuff to the professionals (and turn your attention back to the wine). Grill your oysters 'fresh on the farm' at Hog Island's bayside picnic area - shucking lesson included. Now that's a picnic! Following the picnic enjoy a scenic coastal drive.
Sun	29 Sep		Giants vs Padres - Final Home Game	09:30-06:00	$112
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the 2012World Series Champions The SF Giants and San Diego Padres play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!
October 2013
Tue	1 Oct		Trip Presentation	: - :
Extended tours presented from 10:30 to 12:00 followed by lunch and entertainment. At 1:30pm all day trips will be presented. The location of St Rose Catholic Church is 322 10th Street. Entrance to the Church is via the 10th street parking lot. Directions: from College Avenue, turn south onto Morgan Street, drive two blocks and turn left on 10th Street. See you There!
Fri	4 Oct		Apple Hill - A Fall Tradition	08:30-07:00	$95
Visit the Apple Hill ranches and find a day filled with old-fashioned fun as our coach winds down a country road filled with beautiful scenery and fruit-filled orchards. We will dine on fresh apple turnovers and a BBQ chicken luncheon with apple pie at High Hill Ranch; take a guided loop tour of Apple Hill and shop at several farms. Bring home a selection of crafts, apples and an apple fritter snack. Fall colors spreading across the countryside will make this a day to remember.
Sat	5 Oct		California Capital Airshow	09:00-06:00	$119
The Royal Canadian Air Force Jet Demonstration Team will rock the skies of Sacramento at the 9th Annual Capital Airshow. Spine-tingling performances including an international jet team, the Snowbirds, military demonstrations, world-class aerobatics, wingsuit flyers, barnstorming, wing walking, and endless entertainment and displays along the ramp. Enjoy prime viewing near Show Center, large tent for shade, open air seating, hosted lunch, iced tea, water and lemondade available all day and private restrooms for all Flight Line Club attendees. The best way to see an air show.
Tue	8-17 Oct		Quaint New England Villages	08:00-07:00	$3599/2699
This tour takes advantage of the fall foliage that most visitors to New England go to see, along with the countryside of white steelpled churches, red barns and historic colonial with quaint town commons and classic village greens. Travel scenic backroads of perfect villages, wooden bridges, rustic inns, antique shops and the ubiquitous Yankee Candles, Vermont Country Store and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Sat	12 Oct		Heirloom Quilt Festival	08:30-06:00	$69
A quilters delight at the beautiful Ironstone Vineyards Winery. View quilts, attend demonstrations, win door prizes, browse through vendor booths, the Boutique and Country Store. The popular Boutique will be filled with a wonderful variety of handmade articles, such as quilts, table linens, holiday decorations, wearable art and numerous gift items. The Country Store will have homemade baked goods, each delightfully wrapped on its own dish. Lunch on your own at the faire.
Thu	17-24 Oct		Best of Boston	08:00-07:00	$3969/2879
Spend a week at the Boston Park Plaza and visit all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. See the Boston Common and Bunker Hill, board the Boston Tea Party Boat, vist Paul Revere's home and tour Quincy Market. Take in the JFK Library and the Old North Church. Walk the crooked cobblestones sidewalks of Beacon Hill. Shop on fashionable Newbury Street and follow the Freedon Trail. Tour Fenway Park, admire Cambridge, tour Longfellow House and have a restorative drink "Where Everybody Knows Your Name' and just maybe see some fall colors as the Best of Boston unfolds on this great getaway where you can spend a week without walking the same street twice.
Sat	19 Oct		Grand National Rodeo	02:00-11:00	$98
Yee Haw! For something truly different head to the Cow Palace which will live up to its name, by hosting an assortment of calves, steers and bulls. What comes with the cattle is entertaining and fun; horses, cowgirls and cowboys, the latter swaggering around in full chaps, spurs and boots. The Cow Palace has been hosting the Grand National Rodeo since 1941 and you can sense that history, Bull riding always draws a crowd but there is more to a rodeo than bull riding. Watch cattle roping, drill teams, wagon riding and if you have cowboy boots - wear them.
Sat	26-27 Oct		Sierra Theater Weekend	09:00-06:00	$489/419
Our favorite theater getaway to Sonora for Sierra Rep Theater fabulous shows. This weekend attend a matinee performance of the musical 'Spitfire Grill' - a brilliant piece of theatre and heartwarming story of redemption and reunion and an evening show - Harvey - the story of a cheerful and charming fellow with one character flaw: an unwavering friendship with a 6-foot-tall, invisible rabbit named Harvey. For the final show -the Miser at Woodland Opera House. Stay at Sonora Oaks Hotel. A great weekend in the sierra's and three wonderful shows!
Mon	28 Oct		Sarah Brightman World Tour	04:30-11:00	$169
English Classical soprano cross-over singing star Sarah Brightman has distinguished herself as the world’s biggest selling soprano of all time. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over three octaves and is best known for her Broadway roles in Phantom of the Opera and Cats. Brightman is the first artist to have been invited twice to perform at the Olympic Games, first at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games where she sang "Amigos Para Siempre" with the Spanish tenor Jose Carreras and sixteen years later in Beijing, with Chinese singer Liu Huan, performing the song "You and Me”. HP Pavilion San Jose. Dinner the on Coach.
Tue	29 Oct-2 Nov		California's Eastern Sierra	09:00-07:00	$1599/1298
It's said that to find the West in California, you go east! Join us on this classic road trip to the Eastern Sierra lakes area with high desert expanses, ghost towns, and small settlements along U.S. 395, arguably the state's most spectacular route. Snowcapped peaks tower over a verdant meadow where cattle graze along meandering creeks. Move over, Montana: California's got its own Big Sky Country. Spend one night in Kernville, three nights in the high Sierra mountain resort of Mammoth Lakes. Tour Bodie Ghost Town, majestic Mono Lake,know for its tufa tower rock formation alongside its shores. Drive over Tioga Pass (weather permitting) and into Yosemite Valley for lunch at the Ahawahnee Hotel on the way home.
November 2013
Sun	17 Nov		Cirque du Soleil "Amaluna"	10:00-05:15	$159
Cirque du Soleil will pitch it's iconic tent in San Francisco once again this fall and bring us the newest touring show creation - Amaluna! The story celebrates the power and grandeur of women. The title combines venerable terms for "mother" and "moon." Classic staples like juggling, aerial straps and the human contortionists return, but with added elements like fire and water that keep the performances fresh. As always, it wouldn't be a Cirque du Soleil show without high-flying acrobatics and awe-inspiring feats of strength and flexibility wrapped in a package laced with music, dance, and a story. Box lunch.
Mon	18 Nov		Sandhill Cranes	12:00-09:00	$94
Season of the Sandhill Crane! The highlight of the day will be the Isleton Crane Preserve where docents with high powered telescopes will teach us about the cranes prior to sunset when the cranes fly in. They will take your breath away. We must depart in the afternoon and return home in the evening. Includes an early dinner and late night snacks.
Tue	19-20 Nov		Ice Fantasy Christmas Show	09:00-05:00	$265/230
Ice Fantasy - Where Cirque Meets Ice combines the excitement and popularity of figure skating with the thrill and wonder of cirque acts - on ice! Champion figure skaters along with some of the best ice specialty acts from around the globe will be part of this awe-inspiring show! You will be treated to aerialist whisking by in skates overhead; acrobats executing tricks that few would attempt (without wearing blades on their feet!); pair\adagio teams creating Olympic level lifts and spins, soloists performing double and triple jumps a few feet from the edge of the stage. Overnight at the Silver Legacy. All meals included, with dinner at the Roxy.
Sat	23 Nov		Don't Dress for Dinner	10:00-06:30	$139
With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend, and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, Bernard has the perfect romantic evening planned for his French mistress — or so he thinks. Hidden identities and outrageous infidelities are exposed in Marc Camoletti's sequel to Boeing-Boeing.
Thu	28 Nov		Thanksgiving at The Presidio Social Club	10:00-05:15	$129
Eat, Drink and be Thankful. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive meal at San Francisco's Presidio Social Club followed by a driving tour of the Presidio with Gary Holloway. On the menu will be a classic three-course meal including roasted turkey with sides of stuffing, cranberry sauce, pickled beets, as well as a butter lettuce salad topped with persimmons. Oysters on the half shell and Dungeness crab round out the menu, which ends with bourbon pecan pie or a slice of pumpkin cheesecake.
Fri	29 Nov-6 Dec		San Antonio Fiesta de las Luminariea	08:00-07:00	$2489/1979
San Antonio at Chirstmas time is a fairyland of twinkling lights along at "Fiesta de las Luminarias" on the historic Riverwalk. Galveston Island on the Texas sun drenched Gold Coast is the state's most beautiful and historic island. Surrounded by style, tradition and history this warm-up-to-the-holidays tour is magical. Fly to Austin for one night at the Courtyard Marriott prior to departing for San Antonio with a a stop in charming Fredericksburg along the way. 3 Nights at the Menger Hotel San Antonio, 3 Nights at the Tremont Hotel Galveston Island. Tour the Alamo, Riverboat Cruise on the Sab Antonio River, see the Schulenburg Churches, visit the Grand 1894 Opera House, majestic Bishops Palace and Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. Air fare is not included.
Sat	30 Nov		Michael Buble	03:30-11:55
Classic pop crooner Michael Buble is "Hot, Hip and Hunky" - a modern day King of Swing! Buble is not only a great singer, but a wonderful performer. His spirit and passion make every performance memorable. The show will include hits such as "It's A Beautiful Day," "Haven't Met You Yet," "Home," and "Everything," along with his interpretations of classics like "You Make Me Feel So Young," "Young at Heart," and "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You." Oracle Arena. Dinner at HS Lordship.
December 2013
Fri	6-8 Dec		Solvang Christmas	08:00-07:00
Share the holiday cheer in Solvang, known as California's Little Denmark, this festive winterfest weekend features a traditional Julefest Parade with marching bands and floats. Streets are decked with thousands of sparkling illuminations along with dozens of specially lighted Christmas trees throughout the village. For unique holiday gift giving, more than 150 boutiques and specialty stores offer elegant antiques and collectibles, beautiful imported objects, delicious Danish baked goods and candies. Stay two nights at the Hotel Corque and enjoy all things Danish on this most Christmassy tour.
Tue	10-13 Dec		Chicago Christkindlmarket	08:00-07:00
Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. While in Chicago enjoy Magnificent Mile Shopping, Macy's Holiday Windows and Great Tree, holiday lunch at the famous Walnut Room, Chicago Botanic Gardens Wonderland Express, Christmas Around the World and Holiday Lights and Winter Wonderland at the Hancock Tower.Stay at the legendary Palmer House Hotel. A perfect little warm up to the holidays getaway
Sat	14 Dec		Book of Mormon	10:00-06:00	$240
The Book of Mormon returns to San Francisco and this time groups have been allowed to purchase tickets in advance so we have Prime Orchestra Seats for the matinee on Dec 14. We were limited to seats for only one showing so don't miss out on this Broadway phenomenon. The New York Times says, "It's the best musical of this century." Vogue says, "It's the funniest musical of all time." A fiendishly well-crafted, hilariously smart - or maybe smartly hilarious - song-and-dance extravaganza. The show's a hoot. The show's a hit. Lunch on your own in SF prior to the show. Will drop off at Union SQ. for lunch.
Mon	23-26 Dec		Apple Farm Christmas	08:00-07:00	$1299/1099
Christmas at The Apple Farm will take you back to a different era, kind of like going to Grandma's House for the Holidays. The Inn is all decked out for the season from to bottom and every nook and cranny with beautiful old fashioned Christmas decorations that are simply stunning. Santa and Rudolph greet you at the entry and once inside a roaring fireplace and gorgeous Christmas tree welcome you home. You will love the B&B feel of the Inn where every room has a cozy fireplace and each has its own unique decor. You won't want to leave the Apple Farm but San Luis Obispo and the surrounding area have many delights to temp us out and about on this very special Christmas tour.
Sun	29 Dec-2 Jan		Catalina Island New Year	08:00-07:00	$2295/1790
A truly unique, elegant New Year's Eve awaits you at Catalina Island's Avalon Casino Ballroom. The Yachtmen's 17 piece "big band" takes you back to the heyday of the Big Band Era. This celebration offers you a first hand glimpse of how it must have been to attend the famous gala's in this luxuxious ballroom overlooking the Pacific Ocean back in the good old days. First you will be treated to a formal gourmet dinner followed by music and dancing until the stroke of midnight as you ring in the New Year with a balloon drop and champagne toast. Those who have attended this event will tell you that nothing compares!
January 2014
Sat	25 Jan-2 Feb		Winter in Yellowstone	08:00-05:30	$3580/2890
	Yellowstone's winter season is a magical time. The snow is pristine and sparkling. Wildlife-watching is at its peak and some 10,000 hydrothermal features, including erupting geysers and steaming rivers, provide stark contrast to the blanket of snow. The crowds of summer are gone and the glories of the park are wide-open. Yellowstone's snow-packed roads are closed from December through March. Travel through the park in cozy 10-passenger snow coaches (tracked vehicles). Spend one night in Logan Utah, 2 nights at Jackson Wyoming Historic downtown Wart Hotel, 3 nights at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, 1 night Mammoth Hot Springs (in Yellowstone), and the final night in Idaho Falls. While in Jackson, enjoy The Wyoming Stagecoach Sled Dog Races and a sleigh ride through the National Elk Preserve. Winter is truly the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park's 2.2 million acres. You can either fly to Salt Lake City or take our Coach - both options have additional cost.
February 2014
Sun	9-16 Feb		America's Historic Hotels - Off Season	07:00-09:00	$150/150
Check into some of America's Historic Hotel Gems! These treasures are some of the country's finest hotels and they come with a remarkable history full of great stories about the characters who have walked through the doors, and historic and events that were hosted. Come experience the luxury, charm, and unequaled hospitality of The Homestead, a National Historic Landmark in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. Known for it's elegant charm this hotel has welcomed 22 US Presidents, as early as the 18th century and is known for the legendary Jefferson Pools. The Greenbrier Resort, America's Hotel since 1778, defines the very essence of southern hospitality.For most of its history, The Greenbrier has been the place to see and be seen, its grand white columns and expansive lawns lending it both gravitas and glamour. It was also, by turns, an internment camp for Nazi diplomats, a convalescent home for American officers, and the site of a top-secret bunker designed to house the entire Congress in the event of nuclear war. The Omni Bedford Springs nestled in Pennsylvania's scenic Cumberland Valley, has been making history for more than 200 years and is truly an American original. Eleven U.S. presidents have stayed at this 2200-acre “quaint, old-fashioned resort” that will “take you back in time in style.” History and heritage combine at these Historic Hotels of America - for a charming, friendly world atmosphere - classy but not intimidating, relaxed but not casual and intimate but never claustrophobic. Visit all these properties with a place in history and reserve your place in history today … on this America's Historic Hotels tour. Fly to Washington, DC and spend one night at an airport hotel, two nights at The Greenbrier, two nights at The Homestead and two nights at The Bedford Springs Resort.
March 2014
Sat	1-9 Mar		Mermaids & Manatees	09:00-05:30	$150/150
Mermaids & Manatees? Yes, at Weeki Wachee Springs - Florida's oldest and most unique water show. Weeki Wachee Springs is a magical entrance into a mysterious blue underwater world of mermaids, manatees, turtles and bubbles. Sitting in the Mermaid Theater, visitors feel like they are inside the flowing spring, and are transported back to simpler times. Fly to Miami to spend one night before departing for Ft Myers and the everglades,3 nights in Ft Myers with visits to the Sanibel Islands, and Ford and Edison Homes, then board a ferry for a cruise to Key West where we spend 3 nights. 1 night in Boca Raton before flying home from Miami. Don't miss this amazing tour of the best Florida has to offer. Airfare in not included.
Sat	15-20 Mar		Death Valley	08:00-07:00
Visit the most spectacular highlights of the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. Stay the first night next to the roaring Kern River above the town of Kernville in the very southern tip of the Sierra's. Stay three nights at the historic Furnace Creek Ranch Resort, an oasis in the center of the valley. You'll discover historic borax mining sites, Ubehebe Crater plus Scotty's Castle, one of the most popular and historical sites in Death Valley. Tour the southern valley from Zabriskie Point to Badwater at 282 feet below sea level and the Devil's Golf Course - a vast expanse of knobby salt formations rising from the earth. Enjoy "Under The Stars BBQ", wagon rides and lunch at the Furnace Creek Inn. Experience Manzanar (Japanese interment camp) as we head to our final night in Bishop. Join us in Death Valley this spring. "You can travel greater distances - but no place will take you further away."
Fri	28 Mar-5 Apr		Golden Isles & Historic South	: - :
Savor the charm of the Old South and the Golden Isles during our springtime in the South Tour. Discover the unspoiled beauty of pristine Amelia Island, travel to Georgia's St Simons Island and Jekyll Island where you will spend two nights the the famous Jekyll Island Club, which once welcomed members of America's Gilded Age... Soend two nights in Savannah and one night in Beaufort to see their architectural treasures. Then continue on to Charleston where you'll view beautiful Antebellum homes along the Battery and Rainbow Row, as well as magnificent public buildings and churches. Middleton Place Plantation opens its doors for a tour of America's oldest landscaped gardens, while Drayton Hall showcases a beautifully preserved plantantion on the Ashley River. Tour the magnificent and simply amazing Brookgreen Gardens.
April 2014
Wed	9-16 Apr		Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival	: - :
Join Daytripping as we visit our Nation's capital, the city that belongs to all Americans and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You will see it all. The spectacular White House, the splendor of the Capitol's dome, the Washington Monument, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the National Mall, the magnificent Washington Cathedral and beautiful Embassy Row. You will visit Arlington National Cemetery overlooking the Potomac River and witness the "changing of the guard" at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the gravesite of the Kennedy family, with its eternal flame. Dine in Historic Georgetown and when the sun goes down admire the illuminated monuments, memorials and the sparkling city lights on a Moonlight Cruise. Each morning will be devoted to exploring the many museums in the Smithsonian complex. From the grandest historic landmarks to the city's must-see hidden gems - do it all in DC. Your hotel is the Historic Phoenix Park Hotel on Capitol Hill. In addition to all that DC has to offer, we will also be attending the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
Mon	21-30 Apr		Chesapeake Bay	: - :
Experience Chesapeake Bay culture and discover why the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure as this wonderful journey through three states circles the bay. From the bustling cities of Baltimore and Annapolis through historic, charming villages and tiny little towns to quaint fishing communities, visit all the wonders around the largest estuary in the world. Along the way tour the U.S. Naval Academy and catch a glimpse of the wild ponies of Chincoteague. Tour historic St. Mary's City, the site of Maryland's first capital. Stroll along the waterfront of scenic St. Michaels. See the authentic Chesapeake town of Cambridge, known for its rich history. Discover Fort McHenry which successfully defended Baltimore from the British during the War of 1812 and is the birthplace of the United States National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Ferry to one of Chesapeake Bay's hidden treasures, remote Tangier Island, settled in 1608 by Capt. John Smith. Eat the best crab cakes in the nation and cross over/under/over/under/over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (that's not a grammatical error). The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel showcases the mighty surge of the Atlantic Ocean, the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, and the soaring grace of an engineering marvel. Chesapeake Bay is full of history, culture, quiet enchantment and an exciting past.
May 2014
Mon	5-14 May		Tulip Festival & Mackinac Island	07:00-09:00	$150/150
Step into the Netherlands of yesteryear at Dutch Village, in Holland, Michigan where Dutch history and culture come to life in the architecture, flowering gardens, canals and windmills. View millions of tulips in all the colors of the rainbow at Veldheer Tulip Gardens. Be entertained by costumed townspeople at the Volksparade, then tap your toes and hum along with the evening musical revue! Visit Windmill Island, with its 200-year-old Dutch windmill, "DeZwann," surrounded by a spectacle of tulips. Downtown is the Dutch Marktplaats, featuring genuine Dutch products and foods, souvenirs, Dutch music, klompen dance performances, and more, including a visit to DeKlomp Wooden Shoe Factory. It's just what we need to take that "Dutch Touch" home with us. Next, next we travel to Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel, Constructed in 1887, this historic hotel, is one of the finest in the world. Any visit to Mackinac Island is a visit to an island suspended in a forgotten, more innocent time where the simple pleasures of life surround you. Fly to Chicago, spend Three Nights in Holland, MI, Three Nights on Mackinac Island, One Night in Petroskey and One Night in Frankenmuth.
Mon	26 May-4 Jun		Southern Parks	: - :
This spectacular 10 day tour of the Southern Parks includes 10 National Parks /Monuments. In order, we will see Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, 4 Corners, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and the Grand Canyon. Some highlights of the trip include: three nights at the fabulous Red Cliffs Lodge, which overlooks the mighty and majestic Colorado River, a boat ride into Canyonlands National Park, and a jeep ride into Canyon de Chelly. For magnificent sights and more, join us on this heart-lifting adventure to the Four Corners and the wide-open spaces all around.
September 2014
Tue	23 Sep-3 Oct		Gaspe Peninsula	08:00-07:00
Journey through the French Canadian countryside, featuring the ruggedly spectacular scenery of the Gaspe Peninsula... plus the quaint Eurpoean Quebec City. The fabled Gaspe region of Quebecc is a portrait of a rugged coastline, peaceful fishing havens and pleasant valleys. Much of the region hasn't changed a great deal since it was visited by Jaques Catrier in 1534. It's appeal today is driven by its untouched beauty and romantic charm and glorious fall colors.
October 2014
Sun	26 Oct-3 Nov		Polar Bears of Churchill	08:00-07:00
See the King of the Artic in its wild home on this once in lifetime Polar Bear Tour to Churchill, Manitoba - the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Each fall the world's greatest concentration of Polar Bears convenes on the edge of the Hudson Bay waiting for the ice to form and hunting season to begin. Come face to face with the mighty polar bear from unique tundra vehicles that let you travel in comfort and safety of the snowy terrain. When you are not bear watching, enjoy the colorful light show of the aurora borealis. We will fly to Minneapolis, MN and travel to Winnipeg by coach. Once in Winnipeg we train to Churchill for the three day, two night Polar Bear Adventure and return to Winnipeg by plane before heading back to Minneapolis for the trip home.