new england fall foliage

Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in the New England Fall Foliage tour, October 5 – 13, 2016. This fabulous
vacation will be hosted by Rod Smith, Sports Director.
You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:
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Roundtrip transportation from Columbia and Jefferson City to St. Louis
Roundtrip airfare from St. Louis to Boston, with return from New York City
Excellent hotel accommodations featuring overnight stays in Boston, Lincoln, Great Barrington and
New York City
Fall foliage experiences including Crawford and Franconia Notch, Castle in the Clouds and the scenic
Kancamagus Highway
Intriguing attractions including the JFK Library, a guided Boston city tour, Quincy Market, Squam Lake
cruise, Norman Rockwell Museum and the Apple Barn
11 excellent meals featuring a Hancock Shaker Village supper
A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour
Expert Local Guides for our tours and sightseeing
Deluxe Motorcoach and professional Driver
Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit
$100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour
There's no better way to experience colonial American history and the brilliant autumn hues of New England
than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you
that this 9-day tour will exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many
meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value.
Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A deposit of $200 will
reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to having you
travel with us!
Sincerely,
Courtney Nelson
Tour Consultant Manager
Holiday Vacations
1-800-826-2266
9 DAYS | A LL A IR FA R E INCLUDED!
NEW ENGLAND
FALL FOLIAGE
OCTOBER 5  13, 2016
with host ROD SMITH,
Sports Director
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ROD SMITH
Voted the No. 1
Local Television
Personality the
past several years,
Rod has been
delivering the
sports news on
KRCG 13 for three
decades. He’s
covered Super Bowls with the St. Louis
Rams, World Series with the St. Louis
Cardinals and Kansas City Royals,
Missouri bowl games and SEC and Big
12 Championship games, and NCAA
Tournaments for Mizzou. His coverage
of local high school sports on KRCG’s
Football Friday Night and Basketball
Tuesday and Friday Nights is considered
some of the best in the Midwest. Perhaps
he’s best known, however, for Rod’s Big
Ol’ Fish! He’s shown more than 10,000
pictures of viewers and their catches.
Rod also has a passion to help local
charities. He’s the busiest MC in MidMissouri, leading fundraisers like the Heart
Association Heart Ball, the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life, Special
Learning Center events, United Cerebral
Palsy’s “Wing Ding” and “Deal or No Deal,”
along with the annual YMCA benefit
auction. He also supports the Samaritan
Center, United Way, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,
local churches and civic organizations.
He and his wife, Lana, have been married
for 28 years. Rod spends most of his
free time with his daughters, Brittany,
Brooke and Paige in their many activities.
Join Rod and KRCG
viewers on this
beautiful fall vacation
to New England.
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Enjoy time at leisure in the quintessential
New England town of Woodstock,
nestled on the edge of the Green
Mountains. Often called “the prettiest
little town in America,” it was settled
in 1768 and still exudes the charms of
yesteryear. Browse the shops, admire
the stately homes and perhaps stroll
across its beloved covered bridge.
Later, we visit the Apple Barn and take
a drive through its scenic, 300-acre
orchard. We spend the next two nights
amidst the comfort and understated
luxury of the Fairfield Inn & Suites in
Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the
heart of the Berkshires. B,D
NEW ENGLAND
FALL FOLIAGE
OCTOBER 5  13, 2016
Additional dates may be available
A comfortably paced journey into rich colonial history, charming
villages, vibrant cities and the breathtaking beauty of autumn
DAY 1:
FLY TO BOSTON
Upon our arrival in Boston, we check
in for a two-night stay at the Embassy
Suites Waltham.
DAY 2: JFK LIBR A RY &
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We begin our discoveries of Boston at
the John F. Kennedy Library. Here, a
documentary film and exhibits provide
insight into the Kennedy Era, with
personal and historic artifacts shedding
light on the life of JFK and his family.
Then we head into Boston, where we
pause for lunch in the dining halls of
Quincy Market, a National Historic
Landmark where the pushcart was
invented. After lunch, we join an
Boston
18th-century costumed guide on a
tour exploring the historic sites on
the Freedom Trail and the crucial role
played in the American Revolution. Visit
the Granary Burying Ground where
some of America’s most notable citizens
rest, including Paul Revere and Samuel
Adams, and enter the Old North Church
where signal lanterns ignited the
American Revolution. Enjoy a special
KRCG Welcome Dinner with your Tour
Director this evening. B,D
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SPLENDOR
Some of New England’s most beloved
vistas unfold before us today amidst
the lush foliage and towering White
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Mountains of New Hampshire. Here,
pristine brooks babble under covered
bridges that harken to simpler times.
In the Mt. Washington Valley, we stop
for lunch in the delightful town of
North Conway, where a Victorian
train depot adds to the charm. This
afternoon, we’ll traverse the rugged
scenery of Crawford and Franconia
Notches, stopping along the way
to admire scenic overlooks. In North
Woodstock, we’ll stop by Fadden’s
General Store to see how some of
the best maple syrup in the state is
produced. B,D
DAY 4: SQUAM LAKE CRUISE
More magnificent vistas await as
we follow the Kancamagus Highway.
One of New England’s top drives,
it traverses a picturesque wonderland
of untouched wilderness. We ascend
to the “Castle in the Clouds,” a
stunning stone house built by millionaire
shoemaker Thomas Plant in 1914.
Browse the tasteful interiors and
admire stunning gardens and autumn
vistas from its hillside setting in the
Ossippee Mountains. Take in the
pastoral beauty and tranquility of
Squam Lake on today’s special
cruise. We’ll be joined by a naturalist
who will provide insight about the
lake’s natural history and wildlife,
including the famous loons. You’ll
also see spots where the 1981 film
On Golden Pond was filmed. B
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Today we see Stockbridge, where
Norman Rockwell captured an American
generation on canvas. Then, we visit
the artist’s former home and studio,
now housing a fascinating museum
of his life, art and legacy. We continue
to the Hancock Shaker Village, where
we admire the famous Round Stone
Barn and enjoy a typical Shaker
lunch. A guided tour sheds light on
the pacifist, communal Shaker lifestyle
and some of their fine furniture. B,L
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Today we trade nature’s grand panorama
for the exciting cityscape of “The Big
Apple.” We arrive in time for lunch on
your own. Then join a narrated tour
with a local guide, passing such landmarks as Times Square, Greenwich
Village, Chinatown and Fifth Avenue.
We stay in the heart of Times Square
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Today we see New York from the water
when we embark a one-hour Circle Line
Cruise. We’ll pass the Statue of Liberty,
Ellis Island and have spectacular views
of the newly risen One World Trade
Center. Then go behind the scenes at
Radio City Music Hall. Our insider’s view
raises the curtain on the city’s most iconic theater. After a free afternoon, share a
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner with
your fellow travelers and join us for a
performance of a Broadway musical. D
DAY 9: FLY HOME
We return home with memories of
our scenic New England vacation.
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Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Experienced local guides
Motorcoach and professional Driver
All accommodations
Baggage handling at hotels
$100 travel voucher for a future
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Hancock Shaker Village supper
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
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2 nights at the Embassy Suites
Waltham in the Boston area
2 nights at the Mountain Club
on Loon in Lincoln
2 nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in
Great Barrington
2 nights at the Sheraton
New York Times Square
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JFK Library
Quincy Market
Boston city tour
Crawford & Franconia Notch
Squam Lake cruise
Castle in the Clouds
Scenic Kancamagus Highway
Woodstock, VT
The Apple Barn
The Berkshires
Norman Rockwell Museum
Hancock Shaker Village
New York City tour
Circle Line Cruise of New York Harbor
Radio City Stage Door tour
Broadway musical
Price Per Person
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Double ..............$3899
Triple ................... 3749
Quad ...................3599
Single ..................4899
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Deposit: $200 per person
Final Payment: August 7, 2016
Full refund 61 days prior to departure
Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed
upon receipt of your deposit.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
Broadway Musical
Revel in the glitz and glamour of New York
City’s Theatre District with an included Broadway
musical performance, a true tour highlight.
Enjoy a show in one of the theater capitals of
the world, carefully selected for its award-winning
quality and world-renowned music, sure to
amaze and delight.
Norman Rockwell
Museum
Commemorating the iconic work of fabled
American artist Norman Rockwell, this fascinating
museum houses the largest collection of his original
art and provides insight into his interesting life.
Highlights of the museum include his famous
Saturday Evening Post covers, the powerful Four
Freedoms, Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas,
and other rare mementos from his storied career.
Hancock Shaker
Village
Settled in the 1780’s, this village was founded by
local farmers who had converted to the Shaker
movement. We’ll learn about their history and
traditions, and receive close-up demonstrations of
the crafts, trades and industries that the community
was known for. Designated as a National Historic
Landmark District, one of the most notable buildings
is the Round Stone Barn built in 1826.
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August 7, 2016
Your tour is fully
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DEPARTURE POINTS:
COLUMBIA
Home Depot
JEFFERSON CITY
Capital Mall
Transportation provided to/from
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
FREE TRAVEL SHOWS
Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the
New England Fall Foliage tour, October 5 – 13, 2016. This fabulous vacation will be hosted
by Rod Smith, Sports Director.
Join us for an audio/visual presentation of this fabulous tour. Learn about the exciting
attractions and wonderful accommodations of this fascinating destination.
Reservations are not necessary.
Jefferson City
Columbia
Tuesday, June 28
Wednesday, June 29
Candlewood Suites
3514 Amazonas Dr.
10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
817 North Keene St.
10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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accompanied by an adult.
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an optional Travel Protection Plan, which
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assist in arranging a roommate for any
person wishing to share accommodations
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a shared arrangement not be available,
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voluntary basis and given individually.
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handling charge may be collected by
the airlines for each piece over the
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or overweight baggage.
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one suitcase which will be handled
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carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on
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overhead compartments may be charged
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decline or retain any person as a
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(Not to exceed 62” total dimensions)
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(Not to exceed 8” x 14” x 20”)
Width
Height
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for other requested changes are not covered
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on or before your final payment due date.
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with the airlines is the responsibility
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charged by the airlines when checking
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